7 wild animals terrorising* the people of Ireland *Or, you know, just living. Be careful, though; due to their size and colouring, they can often be missed on the ground beneath your feet. hedgehog, pine martin, badger and sea mammals e.g. Jan 31st 2014, 12:58 PM 83,532 Views 40 Comments . There are approximately 50 species of land mammals e.g. There […] New wildlife ID tech announced by Swarovski Optik; New threats facing Ireland’s seals; Book Review: Ireland Through Birds; Hawke Frontier HDX 8×32 Binocular Review “Be Planet Positive!” Tree Council of Ireland urges Irish Primary Schools; How Planting a Wildflower Bed Can Boost Local Wildlife 3. Our wildlife sanctuary is now open to the public, and loca Welcome to Wild Ireland, the newest animal sanctuary in Ireland which has quickly become a new home to rescued animals including bears, wolves, lynx and many more animals, previously native to Ireland. Going wild at home: The Blackbird. We have over 400 species of birds and more than 4,000 plant species. These gentle creatures are non-territorial and are more at risk from human behaviour than other animals. After thousands of years, they're back! The great Irish elk By Emer McLysaght Friday 31 Jan 2014, 12:58 PM. seals, dolphin and whales. Species List Ireland is home to a variety of different species of land and sea mammals, birds, plants and insects. Home Zoology 10 Amazing Animals You Can Spot in Ireland 10 Amazing Animals You Can Spot in Ireland January 23, 2017 Rebecca Doyle Zoology 2. Although a common household pet, hedgehogs can be seen in the wild after dark in the countryside. While we might not have bears hibernating in our caves or packs of wolves roaming our countryside (anymore), Ireland has its fair share of spectacular wildlife, from the cute and cuddly to the downright awe-inspiring.