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The loneliest beaver in Switzerland has found a mate

In the highest beaver territory in Europe, in the Upper Engadine, there are now two animals. A female has joined what was arguably the loneliest beaver in Switzerland.

Editorial Team Wild beim Wild — 28 February 2025

The loneliest beaver in Switzerland has found a female: For eight years, the only beaver in the Upper Engadine persevered alone as a true pioneer in the highest beaver territory in Europe, until a fellow member of his species joined him.

Hope for offspring in the Upper Engadine

According to current findings, a mate has now moved into the territory in Samedan. This raises hopes for offspring. Whether these tender bonds will solidify and bear fruit should become clear in the coming years. More on the beaver in Switzerland.

For the former bachelor, however, the biological clock is ticking. He does not have much time left for reproduction. For a beaver, he has already reached the remarkable age of ten years. The beaver was only recently placed on the Swiss shooting list .

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