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  • Mice Have Been Mooching Off Humans For An Astounding 15,000 Years

    Mice Have Been Mooching Off Humans For An Astounding 15,000 Years

    The common house mouse is one of the most recognisable creatures on the planet, yet we know surprisingly little about the origins of this crafty rodent. New research shows that house mice first entered human settlements far earlier than previously thought — but they had to fight a rival species to maintain their status as…