With zoos and wildlife parks open again we catch up with wildlife news across the country and further afield.

Swim safe by researching your chosen spot in advance. Happy paddling, and here are some of our favourite spots.

Which countries will be safe for travel later in 2021?

Is there anything more joyful than Ireland’s wildlife, asks Domhnall O’Donoghue

Leading vet, Dr Margit Gabriele Muller, advises on how to know if your dog is stressed and what to do about separation anxiety.

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We have the best outdoor nature movies for you to watch, a round up of the latest releases and, of course, new book reviews.

Here are three great books by Irish writers, all about the natural world.

Humans and nature rarely have an easy relationship in Hollywood films. Sea swimming might be all the rage now but it’s no surprise it fell out of fashion in the 70s after the release of Jaws. Still humans and nature can co-exist on the screen, sometimes with heartwarming results.

Parents everywhere are aware of how all-encompassing their role is, while their children remain largely oblivious of the work involved. But there is one group of people who know exactly what is involved in looking after someone’s every need – young carers.

Mary Nolan Hickey has made running marathons a regular pastime. She has competed in every Dublin Marathon since it began, she tells Arlene Harris.

Una Rice has seven great ways to nudge them off the sofa to explore outdoor life.

Catherine Zeta-Jones says she “practically came out of the womb wearing make-up” so no surprise that The Welsh actor is following in the footsteps of other celebrities in launching her own beauty and lifestyle range.

Former model and presenter Yvonne Conolly and her daughter Ali have become self-esteem ambassadors to help girls and young women become more confident about their appearance.

Ailbhe Smyth, Together For Yes co-director and star of a new documentary on the campaign, talks to Carissa Casey about Ireland’s coming of age.

Clodagh McKenna talks to Carissa Casey about staying grounded while keeping her head in the clouds.

Niall Hatch from BirdWatch Ireland on how you can help keep track of Ireland’s spring migrants.

Going for that first interview after a career break can be a pretty stressful experience, learning and development coach Martin Horan has some practical advice on how to prepare for that first step in getting back to work.

A decision to give up alcohol led Tracy Cassidy to pursue an entrepreneurial journey as well as a sobriety one.