Animals in Ireland

• Red Deer

  The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species, native to Europe, Asia Minor, and ... see more

  
• Hedgehog

  Hedgehogs are spiny mammals native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, characterized by the dense coat of s... see more

  
• Fox

  Foxes are small to medium-sized canids characterized by their slender bodies, bushy tails, and point... see more

  
• Badger

  Badgers are stocky, carnivorous mammals belonging to the Mustelidae family (weasels). The European B... see more

  
• Otter

  Otters are carnivorous or piscivorous mammals belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae), adapted f... see more

  
• Hare

  Hares are fast-running mammals belonging to the genus Lepus, closely related to rabbits but typicall... see more

  
• Owl

  Owls are nocturnal birds of prey, recognized by their upright posture, broad heads, keen eyesight, p... see more

  
• Eagle

  Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, known for their stron... see more

  
• Seal

  Seals are diverse carnivorous marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Pinnipedia, characterized b... see more

  
• Dolphin

  Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals belonging to the family Delphinidae. Ranging in size ... see more

  
• Sparrow

  Sparrows are small, plump passerine birds belonging to the family Passeridae, found worldwide, often... see more

  
• Wild Goat

  The wild goat (Capra aegagrus) is a species of goat native to forests, mountainous terrain, and semi... see more

  
• Marten

  Martens are slender, agile, carnivorous mammals belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae), native ... see more