How a tiny mouse survives where almost nothing else can
First publishedJul 17, 19:57 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 22:28 UTC · 4m ago
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Scientists once thought no mammals could survive at this altitude. But a tiny mouse living almost 22,000 feet up in the Andes is proving them wrong and offering clues about life in extreme conditions.
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- What's the story?
- Scientists once thought no mammals could survive at this altitude. But a tiny mouse living almost 22,000 feet up in the Andes is proving them wrong and offering clues about life in extreme conditions.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
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