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'Ambassador' population of spotted handfish brings hope for re-wilding in Tasmania

A critically endangered fish from Tasmania has been given a boost in its odds for survival through a successful breeding effort interstate. 

Endemic to the island state, the spotted handfish is known for its preference of walking on hand-like pectoral fins across the seabed rather than swimming, and has become a big focus of marine conservation efforts.

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