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A Rare Fish Found Underground in Death Valley Is Making a Comeback

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The Devils Hole pupfish, a critically endangered species found in an underground cavern in Death Valley, nearly doubled its population from 77 counted in spring to 137 in October, following conservation efforts including captive breeding and supplemental feeding with mysid shrimp and other prey.

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