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San Diego Zoo’s Mouse Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Lifespan

A Pacific pocket mouse that lives at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park was recognized earlier this month by Guinness World Records as the “oldest living mouse in human care” at 9 years and 7 months old. The tiny mouse, affectionately called “Pat,” is named after famed actor Sir Patrick Stewart, according to San Diego…


Tiny California Mouse Wins Guinness Award for Longevity

SAN DIEGO—A tiny California mouse now has a big title after winning a Guinness World record for longevity. A Pacific pocket mouse named Pat—after “Star Trek” actor Patrick Stewart—received Guinness approval Feb. 8 as the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of 9 years and 209 days, the San Diego Zoo…