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Fergal Mulloy from the Society of Irish Foresters explores how forests and timber can tackle climate change ahead of the Meeting the Climate Change Challenge conference this Friday... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Jim Wilson meets marine ecologist Dr Louise Firth to discover how limpets shape rocky shores and help maintain healthy coastal ecosystems... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the ladybird invasion as Terry Flanagan investigates swarms appearing in Dublin homes... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ken Whelan joins us to discuss Atlantic salmon and the new TG4 series Snámh in Aghaidh Easa, following their epic migration... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoologist Elaine O'Riordan discusses hedgehog conservation, the Irish Hedgehog Survey and how hedgerows help protect this much-loved mammal... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet Andrew Byrne explains how to protect pets from Hallowe'en fireworks and keep hedgehogs and other wildlife safe around bonfires... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Scott explains her concerns about how artificial Hallowe'en cobwebs can endanger birds, bats and insects, and wonders about wildlife-friendly alternatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Flanagan meets listener Paul Corcoran, whose Royal Canal wildlife encounter led to a mystery involving a crab spider, a bee, some tiny flies and a possible first Irish record... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Denis Riordan shares footage of underground-nesting insects as Éanna Ní Lamhna and Richard Collins debate their identity... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Flanagan meets photographer Gustavo Zoladz to discover Dublin’s hidden wildlife, from fox cubs and badgers to kingfishers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Festival Director Fiona Hopkins previews the 10th Mayo Dark Sky Festival, with stargazing, astronomy, wildlife and special guests... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien Hannigan of the Irish Deer Commission explains the deer rut, stag rivalries and how motorists can stay safe... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the discovery of a living Fan Mussel near Valentia Island and why it matters for marine conservation... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mooney Goes Wild - 12 October 2026 [00:00:00] 10:00 pm - Mooney Goes Wild [00:59:59] 11:00 pm - Mooney Goes Wild See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Jaap de Roode joins Derek and the panel to explore how insects and other animals use nature to treat illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.