Cheshire Wildlife Trust would like your help in naming their pair of Hatchmere beavers, who arrived in the area in November 2020.

Beavers became extinct in England in the 16th century, and so the introduction of this couple was an historic moment for the local landscape and wildlife of Hatchmere Nature Reserve.

Three months in to their new Cheshire life, the pair are settling in well, but are still missing a name!

Cheshire Wildlife Trust would like to hear your suggestions, and have shared the following information about the beavers to help get your creative juices flowing.

"Our female is the smaller of our beavers, weighing around 9kg when she was released.

"She is the nosey beaver and often comes out to check on any noise or activity around the pond!

"That being said, she rarely ventures too far from the release pond. She's definitely a home maker and is usually the one seen dragging material to the recently created lodge.

"Our male is the larger of our pair, weighing 15kg when he was released. He's always on a mission, marching around the enclosure every night.

"Beavers are highly territorial so he is definitely keeping an eye on his turf. He's always walking with purpose and rarely stops to sniff the air.

"Our cameras have often caught him having a nap mid-way through the night. Has taken to a small pond on the edge of the site, where he must get some peace and quiet.

If you have name ideas and would like to enter the competition, please fill in this form before 5pm on Wednesday 31 March.

The winning entries will be announced on Wednesday 7 April: International Beaver Day!