Wanted: children to rear harvest mice at home for wild release in Devon
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animals category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Patrick Barkham. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animals category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Patrick Barkham. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Teenagers Eva Wishart and Emily Smith launch project to breed and release 250 of the tiny animals by September
Children in Devon are being invited to become “citizen captive breeders”, rearing harvest mice at home for release into the wild to help revive endangered nature.
Wild Pets, a new conservation project launched by two 14-year-old friends, is seeking 20 Devon-based children to rear hundreds of mice after the duo’s own successful restoration efforts.
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