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A Russian quake shakes up Nevada’s rarest fish

An earthquake off Russia, thousands of miles away, sent 10-inch waves through Devils Hole in Nevada—home to the world’s rarest fish, the Devils Hole pupfish. These tiny, colorful fish have survived in this isolated cavern for up to 20,000 years, but their population recently dropped from 191 to just 38. Biologists say the quake’s disturbance was minor and might even boost spawning, but after two earlier quakes this year, people are worried. It’s wild to think global events can ripple into such a hidden, fragile ecosystem. What do you think—should we be more concerned about these rare species? #Science #DevilsHolePupfish #Earthquake