Ireland

Night Heron

When they feel threatened juvenile night herons vomit their stomach contents.

Red Kite

This bird moves its tail to steer its body like a rudder on a boat.

Codling Moth

Pupae are able to undergo diapause to survive poor fruit yield years and winter.

Apple Moth

In Australia the LBAM causes $21.1 million annually in lost production and control costs

Peppered Moth

Teachers in schools often use the evolution of the peppered moth as a good example of Darwin’s theory of natural selection.

Angelshark

The angelshark’s range has contracted by more than 80% in the past century.

Arctic Char

Arctic char is the northern-most fish; no other fish lives anywhere further north!

Linnet

While linnets are monogamous during mating season, they do not mate for life. While breeding pairs are together, the males are highly territorial and will defend the nesting site and the surrounding area.

Goldcrest

The goldcrest never starts moving and needs to consume for most of the day to survive. Therefore, in the colder months, it's best that eat 90% a day.