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Meet The 'Glacier Mice.' Scientists Can't Figure Out Why They Move.

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The Enigmatic Mobility of Glacier Mice

This chapter explores the unusual movements of glacier mice, small moss ball colonies on glaciers, and investigates various theories behind their puzzling behavior. Despite examining factors like gravity, wind, and solar radiation, the true cause of their movement remains a captivating mystery.

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