2033: Beavers in the River Otter Jul 9, 2020

There is only one river in England where beavers live, and that is in the River Otter. Indeed, while there are many names for rivers in Britain derived from Celtic, far more than would be expected for any other name for natural features or settlements, this river was actually named for the otters who inhabit it, and it is only by a modern coincidence that it is arguably now more famous for the beaver population.

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