Extinct species questions hard to pin down

THE other day I was being quizzed by a classroom of 10-year-olds and finding it quite hard going.

Extinct species questions hard to pin down

This age group tends to have a well-developed talent for asking difficult questions. The subject was Ireland’s extinct animals and, as the morning progressed, I began to realise how little I knew. This is not just because of my personal ignorance. Nobody really seems to know exactly what species roamed our land a few thousand years ago.

landbridges

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited