Learn about our native mammals Why not learn about our own native mammals and what they are doing right now! Vincent Wildlife Trust • 05 Mar 21
Meet Martin Pine - TV personality Normally Pine Martens are solitary and very hard to catch a glimpse of. BUT, as you have seen on RTÉjr, Martin from Martin's Shed is … Martin's Shed • 12 Oct 20
We are going wild this week! From Monday we are going to see a number of our mammals profiled with thanks to the Vincent Wildlife Trust. Vincent Wildlife Trust • 23 Aug 20
A tiny hunter! The pygmy shrew has been in Ireland about 9,000 years and was probably accidentally introduced by Mesolithic man. Pygmy Shrew • 21 Aug 20
Meet the Madra Uisce The otter is related to the badger, pine marten and stoat and is widespread throughout the country but seldom seen. Vincent Wildlife Trust • 21 Aug 20
Roll Up, Roll Up...it's a hedgehog. Hedgehogs roll up into a ball when attacked and can stay like this for hours, but usually they just roll up enough to protect their … Hedgehog • 21 Aug 20
Don't call it a weasel! The Irish stoat is related to the otter, badger and pine marten but it is much smaller and has been in Ireland for longer, over … The Irish Stoat • 27 Aug 20
They only fight in Spring! Hares avoid danger by running quickly on all fours and are highly maneuverable. The Irish Hare • 21 Aug 20
Just hanging around...upside down The lesser horseshoe bat is one of Ireland's smallest bats and easily recognised because of the horseshoe-shaped piece of cartilage surrounding its nostrils. Bats • 21 Aug 20
