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  "id": 19985658,
  "title": "Beavers to return near Loch Ness after 500 years; up to 15 families approved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/beavers-to-return-near-loch-ness-after-500-years-up-to-15-families",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:24:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/beavers-were-last-recorded-around-loch-ness-in-about-1527-nearly-500-years-later-scotland-has-licensed-conservation-groups-to-release-up-to-15-beaver-families-into-the-river-ness-catchment-over-three-years-/articleshow/135626919.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scotland has approved a three-year project to reintroduce beavers to the River Ness catchment. Conservation organizations will relocate beaver families from other parts of Scotland to promote healthy populations. Beavers are recognized as ecosystem engineers that contribute to the restoration of natural habitats. Their return aims to improve ecological balance and support diverse wildlife in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}