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Bermuda snail rebounds from under 200 survivors to 100,000 released
Published 29 July 2026 ยท general
Once thought to be lost forever, the incredible Bermuda snail has been successfully revived. A decade ago, a small group was rediscovered and subsequently bred
Once thought to be lost forever, the incredible Bermuda snail has been successfully revived. A decade ago, a small group was rediscovered and subsequently bred at Chester Zoo. Thousands were released back into safeguarded woodland areas in Bermuda, where six colonies have thrived. This success not only supports ecosystem recovery but also allows conservationists to shift their attention to breeding another rare native snail species.
Published: July 29, 2026 โข 2:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 29, 2026 โข 3:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Once thought to be lost forever, the incredible Bermuda snail has been successfully revived.
A decade ago, a small group was rediscovered and subsequently bred at Chester Zoo.
Thousands were released back into safeguarded woodland areas in Bermuda, where six colonies have thrived.
This success not only supports ecosystem recovery but also allows conservationists to shift their attention to breeding another rare native snail species.