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# Nature

All time
Stephen Fry narrates a chipmunk Matrix-style fight on telly tonight
'Whether people believe it or not, professional rugby is a tough, tough sport'
What is the one species of animal David Attenborough 'never thinks about'?
Volcano erupts 30 times in one day
Can you make it through this post without getting the travel bug?
Reckless dolphin teens found to be deliberately getting high by chewing pufferfish
11 incredible GIFs of beautiful winter scenes around the world
The Week in Photos: Breaking through
Column: Stargazing for beginners – get the most out of these dark winter nights
WATCH: Rare spinning ice circle captured by American hunter
Scientists make raindrops 'bounce' faster and that's good news
Mount Etna volcano in Sicily erupts
Column: Ecological restoration offers fresh pathways for citizens to engage with nature
13 incredible GIFs showcasing just how amazing nature is
This optical phenomenon was spotted in Dublin this morning
Family release rabbit back into the wild, and you'll never guess what happens next
Sands of time running out for rare Canadian desert
Column: What does the climate change report mean for Ireland?
Your day needs this elephant/dog best friendship
The Burren receives European diploma for protected areas
Ireland’s most common birds of prey are in decline
This brown panda is one of only five in the world
Population of butterflies has halved since 1990
Tiny baby shrews walk in formation as 'Shrew Caravan'
These photos make us feel very insignificant
8 reasons we're glad Don Conroy is back in our lives
The Guide to Going Camping In Ireland
Sea + sun = happiness: science
Ireland a "rising star" for scientific research
Legendary TV host David Attenborough undergoes heart op
Why seagulls are the world's worst birds
Nature programme to be broadcast live from Glendalough Lakes tonight
USA on alert of invasion... from cicadas
New York city has trees that smell like bad sex
Invasive species cost Ireland €261 million per year
Demand for exotic pets pushes species to brink
Cats are on a murderous rampage (in the USA)
Film-maker and environmentalist Éamon de Buitléar dies aged 83
32 beautiful images of Ireland from 2012
19 absolutely stunning Sony World Photography contenders