Rare Pacific Pocket Mouse Breeds In Captivity

[Blackduiker]

Thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 1993, this thumb sized rodent lives only in a few areas of California.

SD Zoo Breeds Endangered Species Back to Life

Endangered Pocket Mice Begin Breeding in Captivity | NBC 7 San Diego

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Great news!

~Thylo

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

Zoos can easily invest in this type of rescue / captive-breeding efforts. Kudos to SD Zoo!

 

[vogelcommando]

An example which much more zoos should follow !

 

[Michael]

Its great that they have bred and its a good start. However, offspring have not been produced or raised yet. Lets hope that this program is successful.