Kildare just scored Ireland's first 'otter crossing' sign

Shout out to the Lilywhites.

Jan 12th 2016, 10:49 AM 4,033 Views 1 Comment

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IF YOU GO down to Kildare today, you’re sure of a big surprise….

Not, not bears. OTTERS.

So many otters, in fact, that Kildare has procured Ireland’s very first Otter Crossing signage.

otters Source: @damienporeilly

The signs have actually been in place on the Kilcock to Maynooth road since November and are there to warn motorists about Majestic River Cats (to give otters their proper names) crossing from the River Rye to the Royal Canal.

Kildare.ie reports that there have been a number of otters killed on the road in the past few years.

If you read my blog you'll know about my #Otter research for my #PhD. I've just been to visit this in Co.Kildare! pic.twitter.com/O8uj0gjohD
— Spencer Gavin Smith (@S_G_Smith) January 2, 2016

Source: Spencer Gavin Smith/Twitter

via @luberachi

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Kildare just scored Ireland's first 'otter crossing' sign

Shout out to the Lilywhites.

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