What is the largest mammal in Ireland?
What is the largest mammal in Ireland? Red deer are the largest land mammal found on the island of Ireland. The Kerry red deer population are the descendants of a Neolithic introduction of red deer by humans around 5,000 years ago.
What is the largest predator in Ireland?
The badger (Meles meles) is the largest terrestrial carnivore in Ireland, instantly recognisable by its white head with conspicuous dark stripes through the eyes. Badgers are powerfully built; their bodies are stocky, with a relatively small head, a short thick neck, short muscular legs and a bushy tail.