Expansion at Fota Wildlife Park to create 10 jobs
A new animal care and conservation centre is to be built this year at the popular tourist destination.
View ArticleIreland in breach of European convention over badger culling reports
The government has failed to submit any reports over the last ten years and the Council of Europe has now requested them as a “matter of urgency”.
View ArticleLet’s all take a moment to be grateful that there are no snakes in Ireland
The actual size of this python a normal person encountered in their daily life in Florida is terrifying.
View ArticleNature programme to be broadcast live from Glendalough Lakes tonight
The one hour programme will showcase the BioBlitz competition in action, an event where nature and wildlife enthusiasts attempt to record the most species of wildlife over a 24-hour period.
View ArticleFirst ‘Urban BioBlitz’ to be held in Ireland tomorrow
Notebooks at the ready, as people are encouraged to catalogue the wildlife species in Limerick city and surrounding areas, tomorrow and Saturday.
View Article‘Surfing dolphin’ pic scoops prestigious award for Clare-based photographer
The spectacular bottlenose photo was taken in one of the most “intimidating” and “surf-heavy” spots on the Irish coast, the photographer says.
View ArticleMeet the wildlife cameraman with the world’s coolest job
Dough Allan has worked on shows such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and the Human Planet.
View ArticleYour day needs this elephant/dog best friendship
They share a love of swimming! Bella the dog uses Bubbles the elephant as a diving board!
View ArticleFota Wildlife Park celebrates birth of baby cheetah
It is the first baby cheetah to be born there in over five years and you can name him.
View ArticleSuspected burglar caught in the act by wildlife presenter’s camera
The camera had been placed by presenter Simon King to capture urban wildlife.
View ArticleWatch: Starlings at it again with dazzling Galway murmuration
Everyday at 4pm in Lackagh.
View ArticleFarmers warned not to start fires on their land
Thousands of acres of forestry has been burned in recent years.
View ArticleWatch this little elk do furious battle with a tricky fence
It’s hard out here for a lil’ elk.
View ArticleSuperhero* nature lovers wanted for Irish bat survey
*Don’t worry, there’s no leaping off buildings involved – just the willingness to volunteer.
View ArticleFota’s Tiger Forest hopes to attract thousands with new €6m development
The first part of the Wildlife Park’s new Asian Sanctuary will open to the publc
View ArticleKenya’s largest elephant has been killed by poachers
Distressing images. Satao was one last surviving of the ‘great tuskers’.
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