A re-release from several years ago in honour of World Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day.

The scimitar-horned oryx is an antelope from the very dry regions of north Africa. They were once listed as 'extinct in the wild' and now – thanks to the conservation efforts – these animals have made a comeback.

And in this episode we're meeting Brendan Walsh, zoo keeper at Dublin Zoo He spent time in north Africa studying this animal. And of course, he spent time looking after them in the Zoo.

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella

Produced by Colette Kinsella

A Red Hare Media production

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Collie and Colette attempt a cross-hemispheric episode between Australia and Ireland to talk about... Australian shield bugs.

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.

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The Spiders That Aren't

In this episode Collie and Brian Murray undertake a micro-safari in search of the wonderful, beautiful and mysterious harvestmen arachnids: the spiders that aren't spiders.

Brian Murray is the founder of Microwild in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, a conservation area set up specifically for the smallest, most elusive and under-appreciated members of this planet's web of life.

Brian is also involved in outreach and education. One of his missions is to help people to see, and then fall in love with, the insects and invertebrates that live in the Microwild meadow. He runs all sorts of courses throughout the year, and a visit to Microwild is great family day out. Pop over to his website for more information and a calendar of activities.

https://www.microwild.org/

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Music:

Podington: Curious

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella

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Collie chats with the great folk from the In Your Nature podcast about herons.

https://birdwatchireland.ie/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-your-nature/id1554068928

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Music:

Podington: Curious

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Collie chats with the great folk from the In Your Nature Podcast, which brings you conversations about wildlife and the work of conservationists all over Ireland.

https://birdwatchireland.ie/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-your-nature/id1554068928

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Music:

Podington: Curious

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Collie and Colette talk about the bugs they find living in and around their ponds.

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Music:

Podington: Curious, The Confrontation

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.

Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.

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A feel-good tale about a north African antelope species to lift your spirits.

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Music:

Podington: Curious

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.

Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.

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NEW SEASON

Today we meet an unusual bedfellow with extraordinary survival skills.

Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life.

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Music:

Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Natural

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.

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Collie and Colette chat to research scientist Éinne Ó'Cathasaigh about a new species of newt that has mysteriously appeared deep in the Irish countryside...

The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella and produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.

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Music:

Podington: Curious

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Is your wildlife pond a bit overgrown? Well, pop in your headphones and clean it up along with Collie as he prepares his own pond for the breeding season.

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Music:

Podington: Curious

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, and Dr. Steph Maher.

Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.

The Warren:

The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network.

The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear.

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