Young humpback whales guzzle some 45kg of their mother’s milk every single day — that’s an astonishing 80 pints or so of the nutrient rich cocktail. That fun whale factoid comes from an Instagram post by the BBC Earth team promoting the upcoming “Big Blue Live” due to air on BBC later this month live from….

This week we’re looking for amazing facts about the humble dandelion… one of our most widespread and successful wildflowers. (For more info on the dandelion check out the species profile on this website) Did you know?: Every part of the dandelion is edible. Young leaves make an excellent salad and….

In the spotlight this week it’s our most colourful crow… the Eurasian Jay. Did you know?: Ireland has it’s own sub species of jay (Garrulus glandarius hibernicus) which is genetically distinct to populations in Britain and mainland Europe. A single jay buries several thousand acorns each autumn as a food….

In the hot seat this week, as it’s lizard season, it’s the common lizard. Did you know?: Common lizards in Ireland are viviparous. Females give birth to 2-12 fully developed young. In warmer climates common lizards are egg layers rather than live-bearers. Common lizards are good swimmers and will often….