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Stallions engage in horse play during nature reserve sparring
2+ week, 3+ day ago (202+ words) By Sam Russell, Press Association The Konik ponies, a hardy breed originating from Poland, were brought to the National Trust's Wicken Fen reserve in Cambridgeshire in 2001 to help biodiversity. The grazing animals help create habitats for other species, leaving water-filled…...
‘They were being shot and poisoned’: Expert shining light on bird of prey brought back from extinction in the Mournes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (100+ words) A Co Down woman who said she "fell in love" with red kites 18 years ago when they were brought back from the brink of extinction is aiming to change people's perceptions of the bird through her unique tours of the…...
Sky is the limit as special photography exhibition to launch in Lisburn
2+ week, 4+ day ago (339+ words) Stephen ST Bradley, who has won international awards for his work capturing dramatic images of the sky, is curating a 25th anniversary exhibition at Lisburn's Island Arts Centre in June. Although he is retired now,Stephen still dabbles at things like…...
NI search and rescue diver receives probation for child abuse images
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (350+ words) A diver who took part in underwater search and rescue operations with community groups throughout Northern Ireland has been sentenced for possession of child abuse images. Killinchy's Wild Table and Cashmere Kitchen offers flaming excellent seven-course meal Alliance Party leader…...
Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (483+ words) By Ted Hennessey, Press Association A sapling grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted at another site along Hadrian's Wall. The young tree was planted on Friday at Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend, North Tyneside, a…...
Belfast Zoo mourns loss of rare Barbary lionesses who were ‘fondly remembered’ by visitors
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (440+ words) Belfast Zoo is mourning the loss of two of the world's rarest lions, who they said would be "fondly remembered" by visitors over the years who "loved them". The zoo posted today that it was "sad to share the news…...
Life behind the lens photographing elusive creatures in Northern Ireland: ‘I’d rather have wildlife than people’
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (19+ words) Life behind the lens photographing elusive creatures in Northern Ireland: "I'd rather have wildlife than people'Belfast Telegraph...
Pigeon found glued to Belfast city centre pavement: ‘His little body couldn’t recover from such a traumatic ordeal’
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (718+ words) A pigeon found glued to a pavement in Belfast city centre last week has prompted a wildlife charity to urge the public to report any birds in distress. Volunteers attempted to save the bird's life following the discovery. In a…...
More beavers released in Highland glen in ‘wildlife success story’
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (458+ words) By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland Another family of beavers has been released into a Highland glen marking a "wildlife success story" four centuries after the animals were driven to extinction, conservationists have said. The family of four were released…...
Injured seabird seeks help by pecking at door of German hospital
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (402+ words) An injured seabird sought help by pecking at the door of an emergency department at a hospital in Germany until medical staff noticed it and called firefighters to help with its rescue. The cormorant had a triple fishing hook stuck…...