Ireland
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.
Winter Moth
Only the males fly and the females walk.
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.