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Bermuda Snail Saved from Extinction, But Risks Remain

2/9/2026

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The greater Bermuda land snail has been saved from extinction, according to Chester Zoo.
The snail was rediscovered in Hamilton in 2014.
Chester Zoo experts bred and released thousands back into the wild.
Six colonies have been established in Bermuda.
Dr. Gerardo Garcia noted the species is not permanently safe, and the zoo is focusing on the lesser Bermuda land snail, which may be extinct in the wild.

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The greater Bermuda land snail has been saved from extinction, according to Chester Zoo.
The snail was rediscovered in Hamilton in 2014.
Chester Zoo experts bred and released thousands back into the wild.
Six colonies have been established in Bermuda.
Dr. Gerardo Garcia noted the species is not permanently safe, and the zoo is focusing on the lesser Bermuda land snail, which may be extinct in the wild.