These mice live on volcano summits at extreme elevations. Study finds how

Mongabay
Aug 5, 2026, 2:21 am129 pts
The Andean leaf-eared mouse thrives at extreme elevations where most other mammals wouldn’t survive. At these altitudes, oxygen levels are low; temperatures are permanently below freezing; and humans can’t survive for long without oxygen masks and insulated clothing. Yet, the mighty mouse is right at home,…

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