{
  "id": 12632667,
  "title": "California mouse once thought extinct returns as 530 are reintroduced",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/california-mouse-once-thought-extinct-returns-as-530-are-reintroduced",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/in-1993-californias-thumb-sized-pacific-pocket-mouse-was-rediscovered-after-being-thought-extinct-33-years-later-530-have-been-reintroduced-and-a-third-reintroduced-population-established/articleshow/134764139.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Conservationists have been working to revive the Pacific pocket mouse populations in Southern California since their rediscovery in 1993. Since 2006, more than 530 mice have been released into their native habitats through the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's efforts. The establishment of a third population in North San Mateo marks progress in their recovery. Additionally, genetic rescue efforts…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}