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The furry, the feathered, the famous and the edible have dominated government funding for protected species. Now, though, scientists say they're noticing a little more love for the unlovely, including a charisma-less, inedible Delta smelt. But efforts to restore the creature affect areas such as Mendota, Calif., which face water restrictions established to protect the smelt. (Photos By Alison Yin -- Alison Yin Photography)
The frozen landscape, dry valleys and active volcanoes that make up Antarctica provide a living laboratory for scientific study and a wondrous journey for those traveling to the ends of the Earth. Experience the continent with this special report.
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