SAPPHIRE CRAYFISH: A JEWEL IN WEST VIRGINIA'S WATERS

Deep within the freshwater creeks of West Virginia, a remarkable creature shimmers. The unique sapphire crayfish, with its glowing blue shell, is a true gem of the natural world. These fascinating crustaceans call in the clear waters, where they forage among rocks and debris. Their unusual coloration comes from a pigment called carotenoid, which th