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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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.
Copyright 2026 NPR
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