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On Seals

Common Seals at the Shannon Estuary Seals are among the best loved marine mammals. Predominantly perceived as cute and cuddly, these...

Species Profile: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

A field covered in its delicate yellow blossoms is a most uplifting sight and a sure sign that winter is over: The common dandelion,...

Species Profile: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

After the last wolf was killed in 1786, the red fox, madra rua in Irish, became the only representative of the Canidae family in Ireland....

Meet your new neighbours

When we talk about saving the planet we often look at events that happen far away. We are devastated when we see the giant panda that...

Photo Essay: Mudflat Close Up

Mudflats, which can be found at sheltered bays and inlets of river estuaries and the coast, appear dull and desolate. However these vast...

On Climate Change

One of the side effects of climate change: More frequent and more violent storms. In 1088 the Chinese scholar, engineer and philosopher...

Species Profile: Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

The Little Egret is one of the success stories of the bird world. This member of the Ardeidae family with its pure white plumage...

Ireland and the Gulf Stream

Ireland is infamous for its mild and wet climate. The main reason for this is the Gulf Stream which is part of a world-wide network of...