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Elk Return to UK After 3,000 Years!

5/14/2025

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Wildlife experts are buzzing with excitement as elk are set to return to the UK after a staggering 3,000 years! Thanks to Rewilding Britain, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Wildlife Trusts will explore how to make this dream a reality. Elk, crucial for thriving wetland ecosystems, will need community support to ensure a warm welcome back.

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Wildlife experts are buzzing with excitement as elk are set to return to the UK after a staggering 3,000 years! Thanks to Rewilding Britain, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Wildlife Trusts will explore how to make this dream a reality. Elk, crucial for thriving wetland ecosystems, will need community support to ensure a warm welcome back.