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Devon Teens Recruit Kids for Tiny Mouse Rescue Mission
25 Oct
Summary
- Teenagers are seeking 20 nature-loving children aged 8-13.
- The project aims to breed and release endangered harvest mice.
- Participants will learn to care for Britain's smallest rodent.
Two Devon teenagers have initiated an exciting wildlife conservation effort called the 'Wild Pets' project. They are currently recruiting 20 children, aged between 8 and 13, from across Devon to join their cause.
Last year, the teenagers successfully bred and released 250 harvest mice into the wild. This year, they aim to increase their impact by having new recruits help raise more of Britain's smallest rodent, a species classified as near threatened. Professional ecologists are supporting the initiative.
Children involved will receive clear instructions on how to care for the harvest mice, with ongoing advice available. The project encourages young people to engage with native endangered wildlife instead of conventional pets.
