?This is the peak time of year for sea turtles to be present off our shores so if you are out walking by the sea it is worth keeping an eye out for any of these visitors stranded on our beaches.
The UK is home to six native reptile species, each with its own unique characteristics, but they all have one thing in common - an uncertain future. These rare and threatened creatures are also shy in nature so spotting them can be tricky! But, if you are out and about on a warm summers' day, they can still be seen - if you know where to look.
The UK is home to six native reptile species, each with its own unique characteristics, but they all have one thing in common - an uncertain future. These rare and threatened creatures are also shy in nature so spotting them can be tricky! But, if you are out and about on a warm summers' day, they can still be seen - if you know where to look.
Us Irish don't have to deal with snakes anymore and we've always believed that's down to St. Patrick, our patron saint. or is it?! Did Saint Patrick banish all the snakes from Ireland? It turns out the story is a bit more complicated than that.