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Mammoth Cave National ParkMatt Bransford leading a group into Mammoth Cave, circa 1920
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Eyeless cave fish  

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Creatures that spend their entire lives in Mammoth Cave adapt to the dark world. Some types of cave fish, for example, do not grow eyes – supporting these extra unnecessary organs would consume precious energy in their nutrient-poor environment.

Last Updated: November 06, 2007 at 14:36 EST