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Lake Chandelier in Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.  

Did You Know?
Scientists are studying "extremophile" microbes in the highly protected and almost pristine Lechuguilla Cave that are leading scientists towards generating a possible cure for cancer.

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Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 15:27 EST