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Uncovering a creature beneath US base
Scientists have discovered a new species of blind, colorless fish called the "Devil Cave Fish" (Demogorgonichthys arcanus) in caves beneath a contaminated military base in Alabama during a routine survey in 2025. The fish is characterized by a lump behind the head and a long, flat snout. Genetic analysis revealed that it has lost its ability to see independently of other species due to unique genetic mutations. This species inhabits a polluted environment resulting from the base’s history of chemical weapon use, with elevated levels of trace metals. Although currently protected as a designated protected site, it faces the threat of extinction due to being confined to a single cave. It is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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