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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
‘Noises on camera trap' reveal first-of-their-kind babies at UK reserve. Listen
As darkness settled over a nature reserve in the United Kingdom, a baby mammal began to fuss and whine to its parent. Unbeknownst to the family, a nearby trail camera captured their interaction. It turned out to be a 'major milestone' for conservationists. Laura Snell, a conservation officer at the Helman Tor Nature Reserve, was helping with routine monitoring efforts when some 'noises on camera trap footage' caught her attention, Cornwall Wildlife Trust said in a July 23 news release. Immediately, she suspected the sounds came from baby beavers. 'At first we weren't certain,' Snell said in the release. 'But recent footage clearly shows a small kit appearing in the corner of the frame.' A video shared on YouTube on July 22 by Cornwall Wildlife Trust shows a beaver moving around at night. Small whining sounds, almost like the fussing of a human baby, can be heard. In a second clip, a baby beaver is briefly visible in the lower right-hand corner, partially obscured by the plants. The larger beaver seems to be taking care of it. The baby beavers are 'the first confirmed wild kits at the site,' which is home to a beaver reintroduction project. Beavers were once widespread throughout the U.K. but 'were hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their fur, meat, and the oil in their scent glands, which was used in medicine and even perfumes,' Cornwall Wildlife Trust said. In hopes of undoing this local extinction, conservation groups have begun rewilding projects. Now, 'beavers are being re-introduced into different parts of Great Britain after an absence of about 400 years,' the organization said. At Helman Tor Nature Reserve, wild beavers 'mysteriously appeared' in 2024 in 'an illegal release' later dubbed a 'beaver bombing,' officials said. The newfound kits are the offspring of these beavers. 'While we don't condone the way beavers arrived at Helman Tor in 2024, it's hard not to celebrate the birth of kits,' Cheryl Marriott, a director at Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said in the release. 'It's a great sign that the beavers are thriving and the habitat they've created is healthy enough to support the next generation, but it's also just the beginning,' the organization wrote in a July 23 Facebook post. 'The Trust continues to monitor the beavers at Helman Tor as part of its Wild Beaver Project, which supports the responsible return and recovery of beavers' throughout the surrounding Cornwall region, the organization said. Helman Tor Nature Reserve is in the southwestern United Kingdom and a roughly 240-mile drive west from London.
Metro
6 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Cadbury is launching two 'incredible' new chocolate bars and shoppers can't wait
Cadbury has two new products coming to a shop near you soon. (Picture: Getty Images) Chocoholics assemble! Cadbury is putting two new spins on its beloved Bournville chocolate, and shoppers can't wait to get their hands on them. This week, the confectioner announced 'Simply Indulgent' Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut varieties of its classic dark chocolate, which has remained a firm favourite since its inception over 100 years ago. Although some details are still under wraps, we do know they'll be available across a range of UK retailers priced at £2.20 a bar. And in welcome news for fans, they're set to be a permanent addition to the range. The move is a big comeback for Bournville, which last changed its line-up – relaunching Old Jamaica (rum and raisin) and introducing an Orange flavour – back in 2020. The new bars are the first addition to the Bournville range since 2020 (Picture: Sainsburys) And it's safe to say people are excited, with Laura Snell commenting on a Snack News and Reviews Facebook post: 'I neeeeeed these!'. 'That salted caramel one looks incredible,' wrote Emma Wilson, while Anna-Marie Dangerfield noted the hazelnut flavour seemed especially 'yummy.' When the Food Finds Official page shared the news, Kirsten Robson added: 'Ohhh sounds nice… I do like a Bournville.' They're set to be launched within the coming months (Picture: Sainsburys) The news comes after Cadbury dropped several new products this year, including Twirl White Dipped and Dairy Milk Biscoff bars. The Iced Latte Dairy Milk also marked a first for the company, featuring a temperature-activated packet that visually transforms when chilled. Nonetheless, it hasn't all been good news for Cadbury fans: the beloved Freddo, a long-time often-used yardstick for inflation, saw yet another price rise, and multipacks fell victim to the dreaded chocolate 'shrinkflation'. When is the new Bournville chocolate being released? Currently, we don't have a confirmed release date. However, speaking to The Sun, a spokesperson for Cadbury owners Mondelez International said the new products would be 'at retailers nationwide from late July', so it could be very soon. Where does the name Bournville come from? Bournville village was built to create a healthier lifestyle for Cadbury workers.(Picture: Getty Images) Bournville chocolate is one of Cadbury's oldest brands, with its roots dating back to the late 19th century, when the Cadbury brothers – George and Richard – sought to create a healthier and more wholesome lifestyle for their workers. They established the 'Bournville village' just outside of Birmingham, where the company's factory was located. The Bournville brand itself was then launched in 1908 and was, as you might have suspected, named after the village that served as its inspiration. Metro has reached out to Cadbury and Mondelez International for comment. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ Arrow MORE: McDonald's 'best burger by far' is finally returning — but there's a big catch Arrow MORE: Tony's Chocolonely releases new version of cult bar and fans say they 'love it' Arrow MORE: Aussie biscuit hailed '10/10' is finally available in the UK
