Bermuda snail population surges from near extinction to 100,000 released

The Bermuda snail, once feared extinct, has made a remarkable comeback after conservationists intervened to save the species. A small surviving population was rediscovered roughly a decade ago and taken to Chester Zoo, where a successful captive breeding program was established. Thousands of snails were subsequently released into protected woodland areas in Bermuda, where six thriving colonies have now been established. The recovery effort has contributed to broader ecosystem restoration on the island. Buoyed by this success, conservationists are now turning their focus to breeding another rare native snail species in Bermuda.