Baby beaver rescued after being caught by a dog in Crieff
He has been named Timber and was taken into care by the Scottish SPCA.
Last updated 9th Aug 2017
The Scottish SPCA is caring for a twelve week old beaver kit in Crieff.
It was rescued by a member of the public after her dog caught it, and taken into care by the animal welfare charity on 20th July.
The beaver, who has been named Timber, is now being cared for by the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross, where he'll stay for the next two years.
Centre Manager Colin Sneddon said: “Timber arrived into our care at only ten weeks old after being caught by a dog on what could have been one of his first times out of the lodge!
“At such a young age he would have still been taking milk but has moved onto solid food in our care.
“Timber is the first beaver kit we have cared for at our centre in Fishcross so it’s very exciting.
“He will remain in our care for up to two years as this is the length of time beaver kits stay with their parents in the wild. After this they are able to find territories and partners of their own.
“We’ll release Timber back into the wild with the landowners permissions along with the appropriate licences once he is matured and ready.”
Anyone who discovers an injured or distressed wild animal should call the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.