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How pet emergency fund paid dividends
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (1184+ words) This past week has been one for the record books in our household. Emotions were running high, and worry was a constant, as my beloved five-year-old dog, Amore, experienced a rapid decline in health. Within days, our lively, affectionate little…...
Award-winning filmmaker to screen new whale documentary
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (441+ words) A documentary by a local filmmaker exploring the lives of humpback whales is to locally premiere at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute this week. Blending science, adventure and personal storytelling, the film follows a family's journey alongside North Atlantic humpback…...
Strong response needed to eradicate fire ants
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (597+ words) Urgent action must be taken to ensure that imported red fire ants do not establish themselves on the island, to prevent economic and environmental problems, a plant pathologist has warned. Sam Fraser-Smith, of PlantLab Ltd, said that he was becoming…...
Doggy daydreams: how sleep impacts your dog's health
1+ week, 2+ day ago (583+ words) We all feel better after a good night's sleep but have you ever thought about the amount of sleep your pet needs or what happens to them if they don't get enough. Dogs need much more sleep than you think....
Palmerston, island’s top cat, mourned by Government House
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (491+ words) Palmerston, the island's top cat, who clawed his way to fame in 2020 when he retired as chief mouser at the UK Foreign Office, has died. The black-and-white rescue cat enjoyed a fandom of close to 100,000 followers on the social-media platform…...
Simple fix offers hope for Bermuda’s bluebirds
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (872+ words) A simple length of fishing line could help give Bermuda's bluebirds a better chance of holding off house sparrows that aggressively take over their nesting sites. Sparrows have threatened the native bluebird since they were introduced to the island in…...
We need more than $100 cages to deal with these chickens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (320+ words) For years, Bermudians have watched the feral chicken population grow from a nuisance into a full-blown environmental and agricultural problem. The public have been asked to report large feral chicken populations to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and…...
Sharks take to the skies as part of North Rock tank restoration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (948+ words) The draining of 140,000 gallons of seawater, the transportation of 213 sea creatures, including three live sharks in a crane, and the dislodging of massive 6-inch thick acrylic panels are just some of the tasks involved in a major restoration at the…...
Journey of renewal continues for aquarium and zoo
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) A vital upgrade to the island's zoo is continuing as the popular attraction remains open to the public during extensive renovations. Jach" Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, reviewed repairs across the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, which…...
Scientists alarmed as new invasive fire ants site found at Hamilton docks
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (224+ words) One of the world's most invasive insects has been discovered in Bermuda for the second time in two months. A spokesman said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources identified a colony of red imported fire ants late last month....