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# two killed

Experts bewildered by ‘lightning strike’ surge in fatal bear attacks in Alaska

Forest trails have been closed and events cancelled in the wake of the attacks.

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Jun 28th 2017, 9:28 AM

# normal beehaviour

A swarm of bees swept through Midleton's main street today

The Irish Wildlife Trust says it has received a few sightings of huge swarms of bees this week.

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Jun 16th 2017, 9:51 PM

# protect

Police using drones with cameras to target shooting and poisoning of birds of prey

The most frequent casualties were buzzards and the recently re-introduced red kite.

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May 22nd 2017, 2:49 PM

# burning land

Farmers defend 'extreme and irresponsible' gorse bush burning as best practice

The recent spell of dry weather has left firefighters battling gorse bush blazes, with farmers often blamed for starting them.

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Apr 22nd 2017, 7:00 AM

# indigenous species

New plan to stop extinction of corncrake in Ireland

The bird used to be widespread in Ireland but is now only found along the north coast of Donegal and in the west of Mayo and Connemara.

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Feb 12th 2017, 7:30 AM

# shake it

The 'dancing bears' absolutely stole the show on Planet Earth II last night

~My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard~

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Nov 14th 2016, 7:53 AM

# success

Once extinct white-tailed eagle chicks fly the nest in three counties

This year is the most successful to date with a total of six chicks in Kerry, Cork and Galway.

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Sep 9th 2016, 10:21 PM

# leave it alone

Don't forget there's a ban on hedge cutting - and you could be prosecuted for it

Hedgerows are a vital refuge for a number of native species in Ireland.

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Jul 31st 2016, 9:30 AM

# Wild Cities

Hiding in plain sight: The secret life of wildlife in Irish cities unveiled

Wild Cities reveals an urban world teeming with wildlife in the most unexpected and unusual places.

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May 8th 2016, 9:45 AM

# Antrim

Three protected birds of prey found poisoned

A peregrine falcon and two buzzards were found dead in recent weeks.

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May 5th 2016, 2:55 PM

# damage to wildlife

19 wildfires reported across the country in just 10 days

Many of the fires took place in areas protected for nature conservation.

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Apr 29th 2016, 5:58 PM

# wildlife

Peregrine falcon found dead at Dalkey Quarry

The quarry was the site of an attempted poisoning of some falcons in 2014.

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Apr 11th 2016, 1:32 PM

# moyo

A woman rescued this baby elephant, and now he won't let her out of his sight

Sweet! But not ideal for her home furnishings.

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Feb 12th 2016, 2:02 PM

# big cat

The only wild jaguar in the United States has been caught on camera

He’s called ‘El Jefe’, ‘The Boss’.

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Feb 4th 2016, 7:56 AM

# Australia

A man found this 5ft lizard hanging out on the side of his house

Yikes.

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Dec 4th 2015, 9:14 PM

# No thanks

A man found this 5ft lizard casually hanging out on the side of his house

That’s a big ass lizard.

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Dec 4th 2015, 7:02 PM

# amazing

Check out these amazing photos of the wildlife thriving in Chernobyl's fallout zone

30 years on from the disaster no human life remains, but the same cannot be said for wildlife.

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Oct 11th 2015, 6:00 PM

# in need of names

What would you name these lion and cheetah cubs?

Dublin Zoo and Fota Island have some very cute new arrivals.

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Aug 27th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Plague

Investigation launched after 600 dead crayfish are found in Cavan

The impact of the likely cause could be “severe” and “irreversible”.

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Aug 17th 2015, 2:15 PM

Sure, they look pretty - but charity balloon releases are killing birds and dolphins

Because what goes up has to come down sometime.

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Aug 9th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Animals

Donegal undone by spirit of The Clones Crocodile, according to RTÉ commentary

‘That’s not a System. This is a System.’

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Jul 19th 2015, 4:35 PM

# run rabbit run

Watch this rabbit kick a snake's ass to save her baby

Mammy rabbit does not take ANY prisoners.

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Jun 20th 2015, 11:37 AM

# rawr

Check out these beautiful, super-rare photos of mountain lions up close

A bit *too* close.

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Mar 22nd 2015, 4:00 PM

# Skerries

The disused quarry in Dublin might be turned into a waste storage facility

There has been concern about the potential damage to wildlife in the area.

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Feb 7th 2015, 8:15 AM

# Cruel

Someone in Florida keeps slashing pelicans' pouches so they starve

“They have a slow and agonising death until they starve to death.”

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Jan 23rd 2015, 9:42 PM

# walkin in a...

Planning on leaving the house today? You could go for a walk and help Irish wildlife

And you can do it directly from your phone…

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Dec 27th 2014, 10:00 AM

# Rescue

This monkey rescuing its electrocuted pal is what friendship is all about

What a hero.

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Dec 22nd 2014, 5:59 PM

# man's best friend

How dogs are being used to save wild animals in Africa

They’re being used to track down poachers.

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Nov 29th 2014, 4:00 PM

# tusks at dawn

Why are 35,000 walruses gathering on this beach?

They’ve been journeying there in record numbers.

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Oct 1st 2014, 10:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: I've never been so excited about Dublin's future – a Dodder Greenway would be incredible

Imagine a walking and cycling route following the River Dodder – the whole way from the mountains to the sea!

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Sep 8th 2014, 7:30 AM

# bird of prey

This protected falcon had to be euthanised after being shot in Wexford

The National Parks and Wildlife Service said the deliberate killing of birds of prey seems to be on the rise.

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Aug 13th 2014, 8:48 AM

# wildlife

Four-foot-tall emu 'stolen' from pet farm in Carlow

“They’re extremely fast birds,” the farm’s owner says.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 8:55 AM

# Competition

On the Wild Side: 10 of the very best images from this year's wildlife photography awards

The National History Museum is looking for the People’s choice winner this year.

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Jul 19th 2014, 4:30 PM

# you better prey

Gutsy chipmunk attacks cat, avoids becoming dinner

The hunter became the hunted.

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Jun 24th 2014, 10:30 PM

# hunted down

Kenya's largest elephant has been killed by poachers

Distressing images. Satao was one last surviving of the ‘great tuskers’.

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Jun 14th 2014, 11:36 AM

# wildlife park

Fota'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

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May 30th 2014, 10:05 AM

# Animal Kingdom

Elephants rescue tiny calf from being pulled away by the current

Mum to the rescue!

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May 14th 2014, 4:27 PM

# bat detector

Superhero* nature lovers wanted for Irish bat survey

*Don’t worry, there’s no leaping off buildings involved – just the willingness to volunteer.

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Apr 28th 2014, 11:34 AM

# buffalo soldier

Greatest buffalo mam ever chases lion away from her calf

Super-mom saves the day.

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Apr 27th 2014, 3:56 PM

# what the elk

Watch this little elk do furious battle with a tricky fence

It’s hard out here for a lil’ elk.

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Apr 7th 2014, 2:40 PM