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Species of the Day: Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

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Bottlenose Dolphin The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of 24 whale and dolphin species in Irish waters. The west of Ireland in particular, is thought to be home to one of the highest bottlenose dolphin concentrations in all of Europe. With the exception of orcas, the bottlenose dolphin is larger than the other dolphin … Continue reading Species of the Day: Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

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Over 56 Dolphins & Whales have been stranded on Irish Beaches so far in 2017

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Since the new year has begun, there have been reportedly 56 Dolphins and Whales that have been beached on Irish shores and have died as a result, reports the IWDG.     The IWDG have reported that there has been a huge increase in the numbers of marine mammals beaching on Irish shores since 2011 … Continue reading Over 56 Dolphins & Whales have been stranded on Irish Beaches so far in 2017