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‘Oleander Toxicity’ Caused Cow Deaths
The death of eight cows at a Devonshire farm in November 2011 was caused by “oleander toxicity,” the Department of Environmental Protection said this morning. Belhaven Farm experienced the sudden deaths of eight cows between November 14 and 16, 2011. Quarantine was immediately instituted, and the matter was investigated. No other farms... Read more of this article
Belhaven Farm: No More Cow Deaths
Officials confirmed that following the death of eight cows in three days at the Belhaven farm in Devonshire, there have been no more deaths, however one bull has a runny nose. The farm remains under quarantine status. This morning [Nov.24] a spokesperson said, “As a standard procedure the Department of Environmental Protection is continuing with... Read more of this article
Turtles Released Back Into The Wild
Seven young turtles which spent much of the year at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] have now been released into the Sargasso Sea. BAMZ and Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] staff released the three green turtles and four loggerheads from its conservation vessel “Endurance” two miles north of North Rock. The BZS newsletter... Read more of this article
Bermuda-born Dolphin Dies After Accident
On Monday [Sept.12], Nea – a four-year-old dolphin born in Bermuda – died after colliding with another dolphin at a Chicago Zoo. Fox Chicago reports that, “No one saw what happened, but her trainers heard a loud pop and jumped into the water. They found Nea unresponsive and attempted CPR. Veterinary staff arrived within 10 minutes... Read more of this article
Turtle Tale Has Happy Ending For “Hooks”
Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and the Department of Conservation Services, within the Ministry of Public Works, are urging boaters and fishermen to take extra care this summer to avoid harming endangered sea turtles. Bermuda’s marine turtles are a protected species under both the Fisheries Protection Order and the Protected Species Act, says BZS... Read more of this article
Jahmeiko Perkins Charged Over Dog Incident
A 19-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [May 30] in relation to the incident on Friday which resulted in two persons being injured and the Police shooting a pitbull. Jahmeiko Perkins of Pembroke was charged with wounding someone with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and being in charge of a dog and not exercising proper care... Read more of this article
Police Shoot And Kill Dog On Angle Street
[Updated] A short while ago today [May 27] there was an incident in the Angle Street area that resulted in a dog being shot. Police and dog wardens attended an address on Angle Street at 12:38pm in connection with an animal cruelty investigation. We have limited information at this time, but will update as able. [Update 3: 14 pm] Bernews understands... Read more of this article
Fish Kill Task Force Established
Government says that during late August and September 2009, Bermuda experienced the worst fish kill in recent memory.The Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Conservation Services and the Department of Health and local NGOs such as BIOS were all involved in the effort to establish the cause of that event and have been working behind... Read more of this article
BZS Urges Caution To Avoid Injuring Turtles
With the Cup Match weekend rapidly approaching and summer well under-way, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, a section within the Department of Conservation Services, urge everyone to take the time to do all we can to reduce our impact on turtles living around Bermuda. The appeal for caution was raised after... Read more of this article
Cub Scouts Deliver Injured Longtail To Safety
This past weekend an injured longtail was rescued and safely delivered to the Bermuda Aquarium courtesy of a group of Cub Scouts who discovered the injured bird while camping on Long Island. The longtail was found by one of the Cub Scouts [aged 8-11] on the beach area unable to move. The Scout alerted an adult, and removed his shirt to use it to make... Read more of this article
Fishing Lines Harming Birds
Following the discovery of dead seabirds found on local beaches, the Bermuda Audubon Society has requested the cooperation of local fishermen to ensure the birds do not come to any further harm. The Audobon Society says that several birds have been found on local beaches including two washed up on Warwick Long Bay and retrieved by Audubon member Robin... Read more of this article
Expert Not Hopeful on Tangled Whale’s Chances
A local whale expert doesn’t hold out much hope for the rope entangled whale he spotted in Bermuda waters last week. Only days after a dead baby whale was found in Bermuda waters, the rope entangled whale was spotted by Mr. Andrew Stevenson of the Whale Research Project. Mr. Stevenson went back out in the waters for around 15 hours on Sunday,... Read more of this article
