Deep within Gabon's Abanda Caves, a remarkable discovery has been made - a unique population of cave crocodiles, adapted to ...

Dwarf crocodiles in Gabon found living in a cave, with their skin turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long they've been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be ...

In Belize’s Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, a sacred Maya site, plants grow in darkness, sparking concerns about how tourism affects its fragile ecosystem.

The Abanda Caves in Gabon harbor a unique population of dwarf crocodiles that evolved distinct traits after being isolated ...

On the floor, crabs, insects, and bacteria feed on bird and bat guano. Originally carved by subterranean rivers, Credence cave system was slowly pushed upward by tectonic forces, which lifted it ...

Why it's awesome: Deep inside one of Gabon's cave systems lives an unusual population of orange dwarf crocodiles. They live in complete darkness, feast on bats and swim in liquid guano (aka bat poop.) ...

According to the researchers of this study, the cave was first accessed in 1831 by a landowner who collected bat guano, or droppings, used to make fertilizer. Less than two decades later ...

Bat guano has traditionally been used as fertilizer for crops in various parts of the world and is also sold commercially. However, mining of bat guano may also be harmful to cave organisms that ...