For the first time in 400 years, the beaver has returned to Great Britain. Four wild beaver families arrived at London's Heathrow airport Thursday night, the first step in an effort to reintroduce the mammals -- probably hunted to extinction around the reign of King James I, in the 16th or 17th century -- to the British countryside. The beaver families, which were trapped in Norway after several months of careful observation, will be quarantined for six months before being released in western Scotland. "This is the latest stage in a truly exciting development for wildlife watchers, not just in Scotland but around the world," said Michael Russell, Britain's minister for environment. "I am sure the beavers are awaiting their release from quarantine... as keenly as I am."
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