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NEW: Kingdom of the Barbary Lion opens at Belfast Zoo!
The ‘Kingdom of the Barbary Lion’ has been officially opened this week by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at Belfast Zoo. Studio Willms was...
Aug 10, 2023


Children learn all about their local environment at this year’s Biodiversity University
Chris Wood, Woodland Engagement Officer, Parks and Open Spaces Development Team, MEABC, and Johnny Topley, Regional Sustainability...
Aug 2, 2023


DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...
Jul 28, 2023


Marine litter grant funds ‘2-Minute Beach Clean’ in MEA
(Back row L-R) Catherine Hunter, Education Officer for MEABC; Eco-Ranger Volunteers Alyson Kerr, Ann Morrow, Abe Agnew andChristine...
Jul 19, 2023


Ulster Wildlife and Hughes Insurance calling 5,000 homes to ‘Let Nature In’
Ulster Wildlife, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has launched its 2023 ‘Let Nature In’ campaign and is calling on an ambitious...
Jul 18, 2023


Give hedgerows the chance to feed nature
A typical hawthorn bloom. By Phelim Connolly, CAFRE Agri-Environment Adviser, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Jul 17, 2023


Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!
Zuri, a female colobus monkey Several females have been welcomed to Belfast Zoo’s animal collection in the last months, as part of their...
Jul 14, 2023


Police appeal for information after confirmed poisoning of two white-tailed eagles in Ballymena
Police in Mid and East Antrim, along with Police Wildlife Officer and partners from the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit have been...
Jul 7, 2023


New enhanced visitor experience for popular Banagher Glen
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan has welcomed a new project designed to enhance the visitor experience at...
Jun 29, 2023


CAFRE continues expansion of NI hedgerows providing essential habitats for native species
The saying ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May is out’ refers to the hawthorn blossom, not the month! Surely there can be no more pleasant sight...
May 28, 2023


The cheetah, the world’s fastest cat, returns to Belfast Zoo!
Photos: Senior Keeper Carolyn Gribben Belfast zoo is delighted to welcome back the world's fastest land animal. A female cheetah called...
May 25, 2023


New Glenarm nursery set to release 800 million oysters to boost biodiversity
Cliodhna Matthews and Rory Tweed from Seaview Primary School join Dr. Dave Wall, Senior Marine Conservation Officer with Ulster Wildlife...
May 25, 2023


Police investigate after discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles in Ballymena
Police are investigating the circumstances following the discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles, in the Glenhead Road area of...
May 17, 2023


RSPB NI: Puffins return to Rathlin Island - home to NI’s largest seabird colony
Puffins ahoy! The first Puffins of the season have returned to Rathlin Island, County Antrim, and they’re right on cue. From Easter...
Mar 31, 2023
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