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Turtle travels 3,000 miles to reach Island
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

A hawksbill turtle that was accidentally caught on a fishing line in St David’s had travelled more than 3,000 miles to get to Bermuda, The Royal Gazette has discovered.


Animals live long and prosper at Island zoo
Thursday, June 04, 2015

At 95 years old, Crooked Nose the Galapagos tortoise holds a unique record at the zoo.


The Bermuda Zoological Society plays an important role in the Conservation of Bermuda's Environment
Monday, June 01, 2015

For many years, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has filled a special role in promoting the conservation of Bermuda’s environment.


Reef Watch offers sea, sun and fun
Friday, May 29, 2015

Bermuda Zoological Society’s annual Reef Watch event is due to take place on the last Saturday of next month.


Quick-thinking pair save stricken turtle
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Animal welfare experts have praised the kind-hearted actions of members of the public that helped to save the life of a hawksbill turtle that swallowed a hook and fishing line.



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Video: Family Films Hammerhead Shark
Bernews
Wednesday, April 04, 2018

 

A family said they found themselves privy to a rare sight as they paddle boarded close to Flatts Inlet recently, as a shark made a surprisingly close approach that they were able to catch on video, which went viral after being posted on social media.

Julie Compton told Bernews, “It was Monday afternoon, with myself and my husband Jim paddle boarding around Gibbets. We were approaching the island from Flatts Inlet and boarding just to the right of it. My husband spotted the fin and alerted me, thinking it was the wing of a ray.”

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“Suddenly it came right toward us and we saw what it really was. It swam right between our two boards and then under.

“I was terrified…we carried on paddling faster round the island and back down Flatts Inlet to St James. We got out at our dock and went straight to tell our friends about it. As we were talking, I said, ‘I don’t know where it went, maybe it followed us back.’

“Immediately as I said it, Jim looked at the water and said, ‘it’s right there.’