Pupils at Buckfastleigh Primary School tried and tested the brand new environmental interpretation exhibit in the underwater viewing area at the Otter Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh, on Tuesday. The exhibit is part of the Dart Catchment Project run by the Devon Wildlife Trust. It is working to develop new ways of managing the River Dart and the land that surrounds it for the benefit of both people and wildlife. The children took part in a quiz to see what they had learned from the new environmental interpretation and had the opportunity to win prizes and see the otters being fed by staff. The interpretation consists of five painted murals which show otters in their watery environment of the River Dart all the way from source to sea. It highlights the pressures otters face in terms of pollution and land use practices in the river environment as well as showing things individuals can do to save otters such as conserving water at home and not dropping litter. Pupils from the Owls class from the school had a great time with their teacher, Jade Hinkley. 'They found it easy to use and had a wonderful day,' said Karen Dubash, class teacher and spokesman for the school. Sian Rees, Devon Wildlife Trust's Dart Catchment Project officer, said: 'We have been delighted to work with David Field, from the otter sanctuary, on this project. 'The Dart is a very special river and the water of the Dart is used to fill the pools at the otter sanctuary. 'The exhibit will enable people to find out more about this very special creature as well as educating them on what they can do to protect them.' If you would like more information about this or future events around the Dart, contact Sian Rees or Faye Northan on 01392 279244. For more information about the Dart Catchment Project, call the above number for your handy guide.