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Irish Wildlife series Squirrel

Red Squirrel  Irish;   Iora rua             

Colour; Reddish brown coat usually slightly darker on the back. 
Size; Adult males and females grow to about the same size (25cm), Average weight 400gms
Habitat; Nests in forest and woodland. Widespread in Ireland, mainly in the South & East.
Feeding; Very largely vegetarian, Squirrels feed on a wide selection of berries, seeds & fruit.
Mating; December to mid February/March, producing an average of 3 per litter.
Life span in the wild; 3 to 6 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; It is said the Red Squirrel, jumping from branch to branch, kept St. Patrick company on some of his travels in Ireland. 

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Irish Wildlife series Squirrel

Red Squirrel  Irish;   Iora rua             

Colour; Reddish brown coat usually slightly darker on the back. 
Size; Adult males and females grow to about the same size (25cm), Average weight 400gms
Habitat; Nests in forest and woodland. Widespread in Ireland, mainly in the South & East.
Feeding; Very largely vegetarian, Squirrels feed on a wide selection of berries, seeds & fruit.
Mating; December to mid February/March, producing an average of 3 per litter.
Life span in the wild; 3 to 6 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; It is said the Red Squirrel, jumping from branch to branch, kept St. Patrick company on some of his travels in Ireland. 

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Irish Wildlife series Stag

         Red Deer  Irish;   Fia rua             

Colour; Rich red coat changing to grey/brown in winter. 
Size; Adult males stand 4ft at shoulder, weighing 400lbs plus with females being smaller at 3.5ft, weighing up to 240lbs.
Habitat; Herds in the National Park Kerry, also in Galway, Mayo, Donegal & Wicklow.
Feeding; Red Deer are an all year grazing animal.
Mating; Breeding is in October with fawns born in June.
Life span in the wild; 13 to 16 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; The Irish male name Oisín means little deer. In Irish legend “Oisín” was a warrior hero, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

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Irish Wildlife series Stag

         Red Deer  Irish;   Fia rua             

Colour; Rich red coat changing to grey/brown in winter. 
Size; Adult males stand 4ft at shoulder, weighing 400lbs plus with females being smaller at 3.5ft, weighing up to 240lbs.
Habitat; Herds in the National Park Kerry, also in Galway, Mayo, Donegal & Wicklow.
Feeding; Red Deer are an all year grazing animal.
Mating; Breeding is in October with fawns born in June.
Life span in the wild; 13 to 16 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; The Irish male name Oisín means little deer. In Irish legend “Oisín” was a warrior hero, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

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Irish Wildlife series Stag

         Red Deer  Irish;   Fia rua             

Colour; Rich red coat changing to grey/brown in winter. 
Size; Adult males stand 4ft at shoulder, weighing 400lbs plus with females being smaller at 3.5ft, weighing up to 240lbs.
Habitat; Herds in the National Park Kerry, also in Galway, Mayo, Donegal & Wicklow.
Feeding; Red Deer are an all year grazing animal.
Mating; Breeding is in October with fawns born in June.
Life span in the wild; 13 to 16 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; The Irish male name Oisín means little deer. In Irish legend “Oisín” was a warrior hero, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

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Irish Wildlife series Stag

         Red Deer  Irish;   Fia rua             

Colour; Rich red coat changing to grey/brown in winter. 
Size; Adult males stand 4ft at shoulder, weighing 400lbs plus with females being smaller at 3.5ft, weighing up to 240lbs.
Habitat; Herds in the National Park Kerry, also in Galway, Mayo, Donegal & Wicklow.
Feeding; Red Deer are an all year grazing animal.
Mating; Breeding is in October with fawns born in June.
Life span in the wild; 13 to 16 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; The Irish male name Oisín means little deer. In Irish legend “Oisín” was a warrior hero, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

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Irish Wildlife series Hare

 Hare  Irish;   Giorria                               

Colour; Russet brown with white tail and underbelly. 
Size; Adults weigh 3 to 4kg, Females usually being slightly larger than males.
Habitat; Widespread throughout the country from sand dunes to mountain habitats.
Feeding; Grass and heather are the main sources of food.
Mating; All year round, but mainly Spring and Summer. Litters from 1 to 4 young.
Life span in the wild; Can be up to 9 years.

Lore; The hare is said to have been the favourite animal & the earthly form of Eostre, the fertility goddess who gave us the name for our Easter holiday.

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Irish Wildlife series Stag

         Red Deer  Irish;   Fia rua             

Colour; Rich red coat changing to grey/brown in winter. 
Size; Adult males stand 4ft at shoulder, weighing 400lbs plus with females being smaller at 3.5ft, weighing up to 240lbs.
Habitat; Herds in the National Park Kerry, also in Galway, Mayo, Donegal & Wicklow.
Feeding; Red Deer are an all year grazing animal.
Mating; Breeding is in October with fawns born in June.
Life span in the wild; 13 to 16 years, females usually having a longer life span than males.

Lore; The Irish male name Oisín means little deer. In Irish legend “Oisín” was a warrior hero, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.