Two beavers were unexpectedly released in Cornwall; six months later, they have built a dam that is reshaping the landscape and attracting wildlife

• PC: AI GeneratedTwo beavers appeared unexpectedly at Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Helman Tor nature reserve after six months.
• Trail cameras have confirmed that the pair has settled into a territory, with their activity becoming more noticeable as water levels dropped in July.
• They have built their first dam and begun feeding on leaves and woody vegetation, leaving some trees coppiced or felled in the process.