How This Mouse Lives at a Higher Elevation Than Any Other Vertebrate

A mouse has claimed an extraordinary record: it lives at a higher elevation than any other vertebrate on Earth. According to Nautilus, the species has adapted to handle sub-freezing temperatures and subsists on plants that are poisonous to other animals. The extreme altitude and harsh conditions make this habitat nearly hostile to life—but this mouse thrives.

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