Which animal was reintroduced to Scotland in 2009 on a trial at Knapdale, in Argyll?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Eurasian beaver
- Step 1: The first official releases were in 2009, when three beaver families of 11 individuals, sourced from Norway, were released in Knapdale forest, Argyll by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Answer: Eurasian beaver. Why not the others: None of these fit: Wild boar; Lynx; Wolf.
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