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Endangered Pupfish Rebounds After Earthquakes Rattle Its Home
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Earthquakes around the world are harming the ecosystem of the endangered pupfish in Death Valley National Park
- Recent count shows pupfish population increased from 20 to 38 fish
- Researchers have been providing extra food to the fish during times of ecosystem stress
In the past year, the endangered pupfish population in Death Valley National Park, Nevada has faced significant challenges due to earthquakes around the world. According to the National Park Service, two major earthquakes in December 2024 and February 2025 created waves that disrupted the pupfish's delicate ecosystem, removing much of their food and resources.
