This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48308322

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Tower of London welcomes first raven chicks in 30 years Tower of London welcomes first raven chicks in 30 years
(about 4 hours later)
Raven chicks have been born at the Tower of London for the first time in 30 years.Raven chicks have been born at the Tower of London for the first time in 30 years.
The four new arrivals began hatching on St George's Day following the arrival of breeding pair Huginn and Muninn at the end of last year.The four new arrivals began hatching on St George's Day following the arrival of breeding pair Huginn and Muninn at the end of last year.
The Tower usually has six ravens at any time and, according to legend, if they ever leave both the fortress and the kingdom will fall.The Tower usually has six ravens at any time and, according to legend, if they ever leave both the fortress and the kingdom will fall.
Ravenmaster Yeoman Warder Chris Skaife said he felt "like a proud father".Ravenmaster Yeoman Warder Chris Skaife said he felt "like a proud father".
It is not known how long ravens have lived at the Tower but it is thought Charles II was the first to insist there must be at least six.It is not known how long ravens have lived at the Tower but it is thought Charles II was the first to insist there must be at least six.
There are currently seven based at the 1,000-year-old fortress, not including the new family.There are currently seven based at the 1,000-year-old fortress, not including the new family.
Since the birds began hatching on 23 April, they have quadrupled in size from about 8cm (3in) to more than 30cm (12in) in height, having been fed on a diet of quail, mice and rats.Since the birds began hatching on 23 April, they have quadrupled in size from about 8cm (3in) to more than 30cm (12in) in height, having been fed on a diet of quail, mice and rats.
One of the chicks is set remain at the Tower and will be called either George or Georgina because of the date the hatching began.One of the chicks is set remain at the Tower and will be called either George or Georgina because of the date the hatching began.
You may also be interested in:
The Tower's ravensThe Tower's ravens
Source: Historic Royal PalacesSource: Historic Royal Palaces