Perth has become the first city in the UK to have resident urban beavers, according to the most comprehensive ever survey of the mammal in Scotland.The findings show the semiaquatic species has established a “strong presence” on the River Tay - including in the centre of the city.Signs of fresh activity were also seen on Moncreiffe Island and along the river at the North Inch.Appeal to help children of woman found dead in PerthshireIn spite of the cold and snowy conditions, surveyors have completed over 100 field survey days so far with thousands of confirmed field signs left by beavers, walking along water courses and canoeing the larger rivers.Conducted by Exeter University for government agency NatureScot, the survey started on October 1.
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