Over 530 Pacific pocket mice reintroduced in California after near extinction
Conservationists have been working to restore Pacific pocket mouse populations in Southern California since the species was rediscovered in 1993. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has released over 530 mice into native habitats since 2006. A third population has now been established at North San Mateo, marking a milestone in the recovery program. Efforts are also underway to enhance the genetic diversity of the reintroduced mice through targeted breeding initiatives.
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