A beaver was recently discovered the Bronx River in New York City:
Beavers have returned to New York City for the first time since colonial days when the animals were hunted to extinction for their pelts.
Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) discovered a beaver in the Bronx River. The animal was photographed and filmed.
WCS says the appearance of the animal, which have swam downstream from Westchester County, is a symbol of New York city's improving urban environment.
The beaver has been named José in honor of Bronx Congressman José E. Serrano, who has championed the restoration efforts for the Bronx River.
Clearly, the beaver is taking advantage of the opporunities in the revitalized sections of the south and east Bronx. His habitat is only a little bit upstream from the Bruckner Interchange (just east of the Bronx River parkway).