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Recent earthquakes threaten Devils Hole pupfish, but conservation efforts offer hope

April 15, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

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Following a sudden population decline caused by two recent earthquakes, one of the world’s rarest fish – the Devils Hole pupfish – is on the path to recovery, according to a multi-agency team of biologists.

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