Bermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade’s effort

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Patrick BarkhamFebruary 7, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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The greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, is now thriving due to a decade-long conservation effort. After a small population was discovered in Bermuda in 2014, conservationists, including Chester Zoo and the Bermudian government, initiated a breeding program. Over 100,000 snails were bred and reintroduced to protected habitats on the islands, starting in 2019. The snail population declined due to habitat loss, climate change, and invasive predators like wolf snails and flatworms. A recent population assessment confirmed the snails are now established in six areas, marking a successful recovery for the species unique to Bermuda.

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Canada 30% IUCN 40% Kristiina Ovaska 40% Biolinx 40% Mark Outerbridge 50% Hamilton 50% Tamás Papp 60% Government of Bermuda ×270% Chester Zoo ×370% Bermuda ×790%

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