She said: “You’ll have to write 500 words-ish on what you’ve done previously to help the environment and nature and animals and why you’re so passionate about it and make a short video explaining your interests about wildlife.”
The 14-year-olds have been restoring harvest mice to the wild for three years.
Britain’s smallest rodent – they grow to about 50-70mm – harvest mice tend to live in long grassland, reed beds, hedgerows and around woodland edges.
The Mammal Society classifies them as Near Threatened across Great Britain as changes to farming and land management have reduced their available habitat.
Emily said: “It is so worth it in the long run because you are actually doing your part for the wild.
“It does take responsibility but it is definitely worth the sacrifice.”
Speaking about managing the mice and other pets, she added: “As long as you keep the mice in a completely separate room, which has happened to mine, that is fine.”
In June, Chris Packham called the Wild Pets a “truly sensational” idea on Springwatch.
He said: “It’s so inspirational when young people make it happen. It’s so, so important.”
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