In the Kantemo Caves, Mexico, snakes hang down from the cave ceiling to catch and eat bats.
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For years, scientists…
For years, scientists didn’t know what caused mysterious cave networks in South America. In 2010, they learned that the caves were actually tunnels dug by ancient giant sloths.
Romanian sewer workers accidentally…
Romanian sewer workers accidentally discovered a cave which was sealed for 5.5 million years. Movile Cave is filled with evolutionary distinct exotic creatures (albino crabs, worms) which feed off sulfur-producing bacteria. Here are more details about the ecosystem and insects.
In India there are 29 caves joined together…
In India there are 29 caves joined together which are filled with paintings from over 3 religions (Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism), which were constructed in 520 BCE and has a size of 8,242 ha, making it one of the largest man-made cave structures ever built.
Cave systems were recently discovered beneath…
Cave systems were recently discovered beneath Antarctica which are warm enough to wear t-shirts in, and in which it is said a “lost world” of new animals and plants may exist.
Romanian sewer workers accidentally discovered a cave…
Romanian sewer workers accidentally discovered a cave which was sealed for 5.5 million years. Movile Cave is filled with evolutionary distinct exotic creatures (albino crabs, worms) which feed off sulfur-producing bacteria.
A one of a kind sulfur based ecosystem exists in a Romanian cave…
A one of a kind sulfur based ecosystem exists in a Romanian cave completely sealed off from the rest of the world.