Sophie Clarke reports from Rathlin Island, where a landmark conservation project has seen the island declared ‘ferret-free’ ...

More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called ...

From ancient forts to thriving wildlife colonies, Ireland’s islands offer journeys that feel both remote and deeply connected ...

One of the reasons the park was crowned the best zoo is its outstanding value. Standard day tickets cost around £19 for ...

PEOPLE from across Laois and Offaly gathered in recent weeks to learn about the restoration of Ireland’s rare fen wetlands, ...

Industrial estates are rarely seen as havens for wildlife, yet they could form a vital network of pollinator corridors across ...

BELFAST is set to benefit from £850,514 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major new project to help connect people with nature across the city.

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Illegal lurching sees groups of people enter onto lands, without the permission of the landowner, with lurcher type dogs in a ...

Three Asiatic lion cubs born in Fota Wildlife Park are to leave their east Cork home for Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury in the UK, with visitors here having a final opportunity to see them over ...

Illegal lurching sees groups of people enter onto lands, without the permission of the landowner, with lurcher type dogs in a ...

Scientists using drones discovered over 40,000 giant river turtles nesting along the Guapore River in the Amazon, revealing one of the largest known breeding sites for this endangered species.