Rare cranes return to Offaly bog for seventh year A pair of rare common cranes, which have previously nested at a bog in Co Offaly, have returned for a seventh consecutive year. Ireland • 03 Jun
Rare cranes return to Offaly bog for seventh year A pair of rare common cranes, which have previously nested at a bog in Co Offaly, have returned for a seventh consecutive year. Ireland • 03 Jun
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Why did an angry mob spear lions to death in Kenya? In recent years, herders in southern Kenya have lost thousands of cattle and goats to a severe drought. Now, they face a new threat from lions, who have broke into animal enclosures and killed animals. Climate • 22 Jun 23
Why did an angry mob spear lions to death in Kenya? In recent years, herders in southern Kenya have lost thousands of cattle and goats to a severe drought. Now, they face a new threat from lions, who have broke into animal enclosures and killed animals. Climate • 22 Jun 23
Hedgerow cutting ban in place to protect wildlife A ban on cutting hedgerows and burning land has come into effect today and will last until the end of August. Environment • 01 Mar 23
Hedgerow cutting ban in place to protect wildlife A ban on cutting hedgerows and burning land has come into effect today and will last until the end of August. Environment • 01 Mar 23
'Hundreds' of basking sharks courting off Clare coast Researchers have recorded "hundreds" of basking sharks engaged in courtship behaviour off the Co Clare coast in recent days. Ireland • 01 Sep 21
'Hundreds' of basking sharks courting off Clare coast Researchers have recorded "hundreds" of basking sharks engaged in courtship behaviour off the Co Clare coast in recent days. Ireland • 01 Sep 21
Baby animals should not be moved, wildlife expert warns Campaigns officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust Padraic Fogarty said that once a small animal has been handled by a human it disrupts the mother's scent and the mother may not recognise it when she returns. Irish Wildlife Trust • 16 Jun 21
Baby animals should not be moved, wildlife expert warns Campaigns officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust Padraic Fogarty said that once a small animal has been handled by a human it disrupts the mother's scent and the mother may not recognise it when she returns. Irish Wildlife Trust • 16 Jun 21
Curlew's return to Lough Neagh delights project team The curlew conservation project at Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland has recorded the "against the odds" return of two juvenile birds to the area. Ireland • 21 Apr 21
Curlew's return to Lough Neagh delights project team The curlew conservation project at Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland has recorded the "against the odds" return of two juvenile birds to the area. Ireland • 21 Apr 21
Patients arrive at Ireland's first wildlife hospital The first patients have arrived at Ireland's first hospital dedicated to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Ireland • 18 Feb 21
Patients arrive at Ireland's first wildlife hospital The first patients have arrived at Ireland's first hospital dedicated to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Ireland • 18 Feb 21
Basking shark tagged off Co Clare resighted in Scotland A basking shark tagged off Co Clare earlier this year has been re-sighted off the west coast of Scotland. Basking Shark • 08 Sep 20
Basking shark tagged off Co Clare resighted in Scotland A basking shark tagged off Co Clare earlier this year has been re-sighted off the west coast of Scotland. Basking Shark • 08 Sep 20
Man-made noise a 'major global pollutant' - study New research has found that noise pollution is threatening the survival of more than 100 species, including amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptilians. Environment • 20 Nov 19
Man-made noise a 'major global pollutant' - study New research has found that noise pollution is threatening the survival of more than 100 species, including amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptilians. Environment • 20 Nov 19
Canary Islands fire finally under control A wildfire that raged through the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria for more than a week has finally been brought under control, emergency services have said. World • 26 Aug 19
Canary Islands fire finally under control A wildfire that raged through the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria for more than a week has finally been brought under control, emergency services have said. World • 26 Aug 19
Fota welcomes arrival of baby European bison The birth of a European bison has been announced by Fota Wildlife Park in Cork. News Lens • 21 Feb 19
Fota welcomes arrival of baby European bison The birth of a European bison has been announced by Fota Wildlife Park in Cork. News Lens • 21 Feb 19
Wildlife populations 'plunge 58% since 1970' Global wildlife populations are set to have fallen by more than two thirds on 1970 levels by the end of the decade, conservationists have warned. News • 27 Oct 16
Wildlife populations 'plunge 58% since 1970' Global wildlife populations are set to have fallen by more than two thirds on 1970 levels by the end of the decade, conservationists have warned. News • 27 Oct 16
