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Video: Seal ‘Showing Improvement In Condition’
After being rescued from a Bermuda beach a few days ago, the seal continues to recuperate at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] and he is “showing improvement in condition.” The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the video below on Instagram and said, “The grey seal pup is continuing to respond to treatment and is showing... Read more of this article
Meeting To Discuss Managing Canines & Safety
“I am committed to addressing the growing number of canine-related incidents, especially those involving pitbull breeds,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following a recent meeting — where they estimated that “there could be as many as 2000 illegal pitbulls in Bermuda”– with canine and animal stakeholders... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Being Treated At BAMZ
The island’s newest resident is in “critical but stable” condition however the “good news is he started eating now a little bit and that’s a positive sign,” the Principal Curator of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] said following the rescue of the seal this weekend. After first being spotted by Ruby Dill... Read more of this article
Sand Seals ‘Rooting For’ Rescued Seal
The organizers of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition dedicated their latest creation to the juvenile seal that was rescued at Clearwater Beach on Saturday [Feb 18]. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below saying, “This weeks build is dedicated to the island’s latest resident… a poor distressed harbour seal. For those... Read more of this article
Feline Fun: Trivial Purr-Suit Quiz To Be Held
A Trivial Purr-Suit quiz raising money for Bermuda’s disadvantaged cats and kittens will be held at St Mark’s Church Hall in Smiths next Saturday [February 25]. The feline-filled evening runs from 6 pm to 10 pm and features a cash bar, prizes and a raffle. Tickets cost $50 per person or $275 for a table of six, including a gourmet platter for your... Read more of this article
Juvenile Seal Rescued From Clearwater Beach
[Updated with video + info on rescue] A seal was seen at Clearwater Beach today [Feb 18] and it returned to the ocean before BAMZ staff could arrive to provide assistance, and they noted that a “seal in Bermuda is in distress” so have advised that anyone sees the seal please keep your distance and contact the BAMZ Animal hotline at 293-2727. A... Read more of this article
BUEI Kids Hour To Feature Basking Shark
The Basking Shark, the second largest living shark, is the focus for The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on February 18. A spokesperson said, “‘Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Highlights Humpback Whales
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video titled ‘The Tale of the Bermuda Whale,’ noting that “humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s waters.” The video’s description says, “The humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Video: CahowCams Capture Egg Laying
The CahowCams on Nonsuch Island recently captured a live stream of a female Cahow laying an egg, with the first chicks expected to hatch “during the last few days of February, following the 50 to 53-day incubation period.” A spokesperson said, “On January 18 at 7:17pm, the female returned to the CahowCam2 burrow where her mate had... Read more of this article
Govt: Dog Incidents, Reporting, Ticketing & More
Following the four dog-biting incidents on Friday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that “full implementation of the Dogs Act 2008 in this first calendar quarter will mandate that all incidents of dogs causing injury to be reported” and “ticketing for minor offences under the Dogs Act 2008 will also begin.” A... Read more of this article
Four Separate Dog Biting Incidents Reported
Police responded to four separate dog biting incidents on Friday [Jan 13]; two dogs were seized by the Animal Warden after biting a female senior citizen in Hamilton parish, a 76-year-old woman was bitten by a dog in Southampton, a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Pembroke and police also responded to a report of a dog attacking another... Read more of this article
Richardson: ‘Dog Attacks Are Out Of Hand’
“The dog attacks in this country are out of hand,” Opposition Deputy Leader Jarion Richardson said. “I’ve been working with residents in one area for months regarding an attack that left a man severely injured. There’s to date been no enforcement action against the dog’s owner. “The enforcement process is clearly a bureaucratic... Read more of this article
2022 Was Record Year For Cahow Recovery
In 2022, the Cahow Recovery Program produced a record number of 156 breeding pairs and 77 successfully fledged chicks, up from 143 pairs producing 71 chicks in 2021, and significantly up from the 18 pairs that produced 7 to 8 chicks annually back in the early 1960s. In providing an update, Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Terrestrial Conservation Officer... Read more of this article
Brew “Santa Paws” Raises Funds For SPCA
Brew hosted their first annual “Santa Paws” event in conjunction with the Bermuda SPCA, with dogs and their humans visiting to take a photo with Santa, while raising funds to support the SPCA. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday December 17th, Brew hosted its first annual Santa Paws event in conjunction with the Bermuda SPCA. “We... Read more of this article
New ‘Private Dog Park’ Opens In Smith’s
Amy Terceira, certified dog behavior consultant and owner of Dog Gone Good, has opened a “private for hire dog park” in Smith’s. A spokesperson said, “Public dog parks can be a free for all, unsafe, and a risky place to socialize your dog. That’s why Amy Terceira, certified dog behavior consultant and owner of Dog Gone Good, decided... Read more of this article
‘Pawsitively Purrfect’ Donates $3,530 To SPCA
JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis donated $3,530 to Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA]. A spokesperson said, “JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed another cycle of their “Pawsitively Purrfect” campaign. With the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product [including Milk Bone,... Read more of this article
