John Dunbar is an Irish biologist currently based in the UK. He is one of four Science Officers volunteering with the HSI. His introduction to reptiles as a teenager led to him becoming a passionate hobbyist, as well as inspiring him to pursue a career in science. What is your current position? I am currently … More Herpetologist Profile: J.P. Dunbar
If you’re a fan of reptiles and amphibians, you can’t be blamed for begrudging Ireland’s sorry lack of cold-blooded fauna. You’re very much in the wrong country if you’re a fan of snakes. As a nation, we have a world renowned reputation for getting “legless” but when it comes to the legless reptiles: ice-ages, climate … More Tetrapod Trackway: The Path Of Our Ancestors.
Piece by Emma Lawlor So you like taking photos of your animals, and have decided you’d like to upgrade your camera and improve on your photography…but there’s so many cameras out there, which one do you choose? COMPACT CAMERA These are the small, pocket-sized ‘point and shoot’ cameras you most likely have, that you carry … More Wildlife Photography: Choosing The Right Camera
The Herpetological Society of Ireland 