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The habitat of deep-water corals, also known as cold-water corals, extends to deeper, darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals, ranging from near the surface to the abyss, beyond 2,000 metres ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Commonly found in mixed and ancient native woodlands near oak, birch, beech, and pine trees, thriving on damp, mossy, well-drained acid soils across various regions in Ireland, including southern, western, and eastern counties like Cork and Galway, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Similar in size to a blackbird, the Fieldfare is a common and widespread winter visitor from October to March in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elm trees are special because of their majestic vase-shaped canopies, historical importance as town shade trees, and remarkable resilience against adversity. Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Blackwits" is the popular birding nickname for the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), a striking and elegant large wading bird. Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve mollusc found in clean, fast-flowing rivers, and occasionally in lakes. It is a highly threatened animal, categorised as critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe. Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.