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Conservationists have embarked on a pioneering new project to monitor and protect one of the Island’s rarest and most critically endangered species.
Wildlife ecologist Dr Mark Outerbridge together with British student Helena Turner have spent the las...
DATE: May 15, 2015
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Concerns have been raised about the growing “feral cat problem” and their impact on wildlife and human health.
The felines are a “serious threat to Bermuda’s native biodiversity”, according to the Bermuda Audubon Society.
The group is now appealing t...
DATE: Sep 22, 2014
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BEST chairman Stuart Hayward has called for stronger measures to protect Bermuda’s trees and animal species.
Addressing the Rotary Club yesterday he also urged caution over new plans to build a series of marinas across the Island.
Mr Hayward advocate...
DATE: Sep 17, 2014
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Protests are looming over potential Bermuda status for Permanent Resident’s Certificate (PRC) holders, the Opposition Progressive Labour Party last night vowed.
In the PLP’s second of three town hall meetings on the topic, the One Bermuda Alliance Go...
DATE: Jul 04, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
A Bermudian species of fern is on the edge of extinction, according to an international “red list” of endangered species.
The Governor Laffan’s Fern and the Bermuda Shield Fern have both been included in the International Union for the Conservation o...
DATE: Jun 20, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Geocaching craze is coming back to Bermuda, and Government hopes it will encourage people to really get to know the Island.
A self-guided treasure hunt, Geocaching allows people to explore places they visit using GPS co-ordinates, guiding them to...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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The fight to protect the critically endangered Bermuda Skink has found a new ally — the UK’s Chester Zoo.
A total of 12 skinks will soon be taken to the zoo in an effort to develop a captive breeding programme for the critically endangered species.
M...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A tower on Cooper’s Island which had been used to monitor space shuttles will now be used to watch wildlife.
With longtails circling overhead, Environment and Planning Minister Sylvan Richards yesterday formally opened a wildlife watchtower during a ...
DATE: May 17, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians have more of a “seek forgiveness rather than permission” attitude when it comes to Bermuda’s protected species.
Senators yesterday expressed their concerns that residents were continuing to flatten preserved woodland and fish for eagle ray...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Increased fines of up to $25,000 have been brought in to better protect Bermuda’s endangered species.
The move comes as the Protected Species Amendment Act was passed by the House of Assembly although the Opposition complained the new rules could be ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2011
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
