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We’re used to the weird and wonderful here at Environmental Graffiti but even we did a double take when we came across a mouse hanging ten. Yes, that’s right, a surfing mouse.

Australian surfer Shane Wilmott has trained his four pet mice to ride the waves. Using their tails as rudders, the mice are set on custom-made mice-sized boards – no glue or ties, they can jump off at any time – and are let loose on the water.

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Bunsen, Harry, Curly and Chopsticks we’re taken to the beach one day and owner, Shane says they took to the sea likes ducks to water. And in case anyone is aghast at the very thought of pet mice surfing, they’re never taken out when the water is too cold and are rinsed afterwards with fresh water.

Check out the video made by producer Justin Gane:

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This post was written by:

Linda McCormick - who has written 175 posts on Environmental Graffiti.

Linda is a writer and editor, currently based in London. Growing up in N Ireland, she craved sunnier climes so set off around the world, forever chasing the sun. On her travels she discovered she was much more passionate about the environment than she realised – although never quite got the whole tree-hugging thing – and has always had a penchant for the unconventional and creative side of life, so working at Environmental Graffiti suits her just fine.

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Chris Benkert Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 12:57 am
I think that’s hanging 20 ;)
Di Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
FYI, they are rats, not mice. And thanks for stating that Shane takes good care for the well-being.
NotSoMuch Says:
November 19th, 2008 at 6:49 am
I for one am aghast with this idea. Watching the video, all i could think was “those poor mice!” What happens when he is not watching carefully and a wave swallows one of them. They are hanging on to that board for dear life!
nancy! Says:
November 24th, 2008 at 7:55 am
i dont think the rats have a choice, but to stand on the boards. cute, but it seems like personifying your hobbies onto your pet or some sort of torture: water-boarding. bu-baw-bu!

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