Caves are one of the most mysterious and fascinating environments on Earth. They are home to a diverse range of microorganisms that have adapted to living in complete darkness, with limited resources and extreme conditions. These microorganisms have evolved unique survival strategies that have yet to be fully understood. Understanding cave microorganisms is crucial for unlocking the secrets of life […]
Bats serve a vital role in nature. When a disease, like an emergent disease of White Nose Syndrome, takes a hold of a colony of bats, the entire ecosystem is affected. According to the National Park Service, a single bat can eat up to 1,200 insects, including mosquitos in one night. Figure a typical bat-house colony has up to 200 bats, that […]
You just want to go out caving and the next thing you know, you are looking at the largest and scariest dog you have ever seen – but, it isn’t a dog. It is a wolf. If you know How to Survive a Wolf Attack – you won’t be just about to crap your pants. If you are prepared seriously […]
Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals in our world, with bats being seen as evil creatures and carriers of disease. This is not true. Bat facts: bats are amazing animals that play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. Here are some facts about bats which will hopefully change your mind! Interesting Bat Facts Contrary to […]
Stonefish are a type of fish that live in the waters near Australia and Papua New Guinea. Stonefish can be found on the bottom of reefs, but will also come up to feed at night. They are the most venomous fish known. Stonefish have one of the most painful venomous stings in the world because their spines contain neurotoxins, which […]
Today, troglobites are a hotly debated topic. Many people want to know more about them and their mysterious lives below the surface of our world. Troglobites are fascinating creatures that live in caves or other subterranean environments for part or all of their life cycles, due to environmental conditions such as lack of light (troglo) and extreme heat (batesian). It […]
Caves are home to some of the most unique and interesting animals in the world. Animals that live in caves have evolved over time, living their entire lives without seeing sunlight or breathing fresh air. These cave dwellers do not only survive on what they find inside the cave, but also from a diet rich with guano deposits left by […]
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