Children in London are being invited to name two baby beavers born at Paradise Fields in Ealing. Entries from four- to 18-year-olds close on 7 December.
01Summary
- 01Two beaver kits were born this year at Paradise Fields in Ealing, west London.
- 02Londoners aged four to 18 can suggest names for the kits until 7 December.
- 03The winners will be chosen by the Ealing Beaver Project and the mayor of London's office.
- 04A family of Eurasian beavers was released at Paradise Fields in 2023, the first return of urban London beavers in more than 400 years.
- 05Backers say the beavers have created wetland habitats, improved water quality and helped the site cope better with flooding and drought.
02Why it matters
The naming contest gives children a direct role in a high-profile urban rewilding project. It also highlights how the beavers are being used to improve habitat and water management in west London.
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