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Andean mouse that lives on the Llullaillaco volcano

World’s highest mammal discovered at the top of a Mars-like volcano

19 March 2020

The highest dwelling mammal – a mouse – has been discovered at 6700 metres above sea level, where conditions are so harsh they have been compared to Mars

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World’s highest mammal discovered at the top of a Mars-like volcano

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