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If Derek Gow and other advocates of "rewilding" get their way, creatures like his Heck cattle will once again roam wild through parts of Europe.

‘Rewilding’ activists aim to bring back some long-extinct beasts to Europe

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There’s a movement afoot in the UK and beyond to reintroduce a host of long-eradicated species, from wolves and bears to wild cows, rhinos and elephants.There’s a movement afoot in the UK and beyond to reintroduce a host of long-eradicated species, from wolves and bears to wild cows, rhinos and elephants.

After 500 or so years, beavers have mysteriously returned to England

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After 500 or so years, beavers have mysteriously returned to England

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