So today we talk about the mysteries of Mammoth Cave National Park including

- The vast history within it

- Unique species of crustaceans

- Preserved beings

- A newly discovered species

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Sources:

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https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave

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https://listverse.com/2023/04/21/10-people-who-went-missing-in-mammoth-cave-national-park/#:~:text=Kentucky's%20Mammoth%20Cave%20National%20Park,acquired%20Mammoth%20Cave%20for%20%2410%2C000.

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https://www.researchgate.net/figure/3-Five-levels-of-major-cave-formation-at-Mammoth-Cave-National-Park-Intermittent_fig61_316555051 (pic)

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