Plants and Animal
Ireland’s fauna does not differ markedly from that of England or France. The great Irish deer and the great auk, or garefowl, were exterminated in past history times. Since the island became developed, species such as the bear, wolf, wildcat, beaver, and native cattle have disappeared. Small rodents living in the woods and fields remain, as do small shore birds and field birds. No serpents are found in Ireland, and the only reptile is the lizard. Sedges, rushes, ferns, and grass are the principal flora