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SPCA: Rescued Dog ‘Xena’ Finds New Home
The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] has announced that rescue dog Xena has “finally found her forever home.” The Bermuda SPCA posted the video below online, saying, “We are thrilled to announce that Xena has finally found her forever home! Thanks to the hard work, dedication, and love from our team [and... Read more of this article
Partnership To Help Enhance Bluebird Population
“We are thrilled to partner with Mr. Jaavaid Warren-Smith to create a more sustainable future for our bluebird population,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch of an initiative to preserve endangered species and biodiversity in our parks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks announces its partnership with... Read more of this article
CNN: “3,000 Snails Travel 3,000 Miles”
CNN has highlighted an effort to preserve the Lesser Bermuda land snail in an article entitled “3,000 snails travel 3,000 miles in an effort to save a species.” The CNN website said, “Last month a wooden crate containing 1,000 adult snails and 2,000 juveniles embarked on a 3,000-mile journey from a zoo in the north of England to Bermuda. “The... Read more of this article
June 17: BUEI Kids Hour To Feature Sea Turtles
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] iannounced that the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Sea Turtles. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, June 17th, at both 11am and 2pm, ‘Kids Hour’ will screen an episode of the TV series ‘Ocean Vet’ all about Bermuda’s Green Sea Turtles. This will be followed by... Read more of this article
Race Horse Johnny Barnes Dies Aged 11
[Written by Stephen Wright] Johnny Barnes, the Bermuda Racing-owned thoroughbred, who enjoyed a successful four-year racing career, has died aged 11. Named after the island’s legendary well-wisher, who died aged 93 in 2016, the four-legged Johnny Barnes was the first horse purchased by Bermuda Racing for €310,000 [about $415,000] in December 2013. Trained... Read more of this article
BUEI ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ To Feature Manatees
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Manatees. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of two short films followed by a book reading for children ages... Read more of this article
May 17: BZS To Hold Free Lecture On Seahorses
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] will be holding a free virtual lecture series on Bermuda’s seahorses on Wednesday, May 17th. Presenters include Kate Cooper & Jessica Kehrli, BAMZ Aquarists, and Jessica Young, Edward Dawson and Deanna Friesen from Warwick Academy. The lecture will “provide update on Bermuda’s seahorse population... Read more of this article
‘Effective Conservation Of Sea Turtle Species’
The Sargasso Sea Commission and Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention signed an MOU aimed at “more effective conservation of sea turtle species and the habitats that they utilize.” A spokesperson said, “During the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention [IAC] 16th Consultative Committee of Experts Meeting, Dr. David Freestone, Executive... Read more of this article
No Dog Walking At Gardens During Ag Show
The Department of Parks is “informing the public that due to the Ag Show, dog walking will be prohibited at the Botanical Gardens from April 27th to 29th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public should also advised that the due to the event, the Department of Parks will be closed during this period. The Department thanks the public... Read more of this article
‘The Ocean They Inhabit’ Exhibit Opens In May
On May 19, the Bermuda National Gallery will open The Ocean They Inhabit: Photographs by Andrew Stevenson. A spokesperson said, ” The exhibition, which is sponsored by Butterfield, presents a series of underwater photographs and a short film by internationally renowned Bermuda-based marine researcher, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Stevenson... Read more of this article
BZS & CBA Work On STEM Signature Learning
Over the past academic year, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has been working closely with CedarBridge Academy [CBA] and the Ministry of Education to introduce students to concepts in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering & Math] in support of the new Signature Learning Reform. A spokesperson said, “This new vision for education, currently... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Released Back Into Ocean
After arriving in the United States for rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium, the seal rescued in Bermuda last February has been released into the ocean. The seal was discovered on Clearwater Beach this past February and was later named Northlands by Ruby Dill – who originally discovered the animal in distress – after her granddaughter’s... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny On Scooter
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Easter bunny delivering Easter eggs around the island while riding a pink scooter. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story.... Read more of this article
What Is The Plan To Address Feral Chickens?
“You can call the police to report a person disturbing the peace but when feral roosters are crowing all night, you’re on your own,” Senator Robin Tucker said. The OBA Senator said, “When attempting to report the problem to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources the automated response indicates it doesn’t have the... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny & Moongate
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an Easter Bunny riding through a moongate as he makes the nip to deliver Easter eggs in Bermuda. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Transported To USA
Northlands the seal has left Bermuda and safely arrived in Connecticut where he will continue his rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium with the goal of being releasing in the colder waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. A spokesperson said, “A juvenile gray seal rescued in Bermuda has arrived at Mystic Aquarium for the next leg of its long journey.... Read more of this article
