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Conservation

The threats facing Hedgehogs, and some valuable advice from a Patron of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Britain’s favourite species, voted for by the public in 2013 was the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). Hedgehogs, characterized by their covering [...]
Opinion

Ireland’s Fur Trade

Most people are unaware of the fact that Ireland has a secret fur trade – there are currently 3 mink [...]
Agriculture

Europe and GM Crops

We live in a world that is at a crossroads. Human history is the history of adaptation, both adapting to the various ecosystems found on our planet, but also altering our ecosystems to better suit our needs. For many thousands of years the effect of this adaptation was relatively minimal and saw the rise of agriculture and human civilisation as we know it today. […]
Zoology

The Mystery of Migrating Bumblebees

Bumbling across the North Sea, the flight direction of bees could be more systematic than you might think. Will Hawkes [...]
Conservation

A “Tern” up for the books – Conservation success for Roseate Terns on Rockabill Island

The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is considered to be Europe’s rarest breeding sea bird by the EU LIFE project. These [...]

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