Environment
Forest Department to cease future parrot registrations
Effective October 31, 2016, the Forest Department will no longer be accepting applications for ownership of parrots as pets.
Pets & Animals
Dr. Samantha English is Saga’s new Vet
After liaising with the Belize Veterinary Surgeons Board, Dr. Samantha English has been certified to practice medicine at Saga with a temporary permit through March of 2017.
Pets and Animals
“Imagine Belize without Wildlife”— BFD launches campaign to highlight wildlife awareness
World Wildlife Day is a day when people acknowledge and appreciate the diverse forms of wild fauna and plant life, raising awareness of the benefits that their conservation provides.
Conservation
Improper disposal of garbage is affecting the island’s wildlife
Beyond the unsightly appearance, littering can affect in ways you least expect, like marine wildlife, terrestrial animals and even birds.
Pets & Animals
Saga Humane Society celebrates World Spay/Neuter day along with Symposium
San Pedro Humane Society, besides offering free spays /neuter services to the general public, also held their first symposium with other humane societies.
Pets and Animals
Saga Humane Society rescues stranded Anteater
On Tuesday, February 16th, the San Pedro Saga Humane Society was notified about an anteater/antbear found at a private residence along the beach.
Pets & Animals
Crocodile Safety and ACES Updates
With Christmas comes the full on breeding season for the American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, in Belize. For this reason the larger crocs are on...
Pets & Animals
Officers from the Belize Forest Department and San Pedro Police Formation receive hands-on training from ACES
Press Release – American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) – December 4, 2015 – On December 1st thru the 3rd, 2015, four Belize Forest Department...