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Striped mice survive harsh drought by slowing down and not getting stressed

By Carsten Schradin, Director of Research, Université de Strasbourg; University of the Witwatersrand

What if harsh environments don’t stress animals at all? Research on South Africa’s striped mice shows survival can depend on conserving energy, not fighting back.

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