article_snippet: These in turn act as protection against predators - their 'lodges' are often in the middle of these deep ponds - and to provide easy access to food during winter.
article_snippet: Beavers work at night, carrying mud and stones with Beavers paws and timber between Beavers teeth.
article_snippet: This proved Farmers and anglers had been quietly prospering and – crucially – breeding, and had been there for at least five years.
article_snippet: The animals are nocturnal and can grow to more than 3ft, weigh up to 70lbs, and feed on a diet of reeds, leaves and bark.
article_snippet: Other explanations touted by locals include Other explanations touted by locals escape from a private collection, or a deliberate release by wildlife enthusiasts.