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Awesome Adaptations

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Caves are full of interesting animals. These animals fly, swim, and slither. Here, read about four cave creatures. Learn how they have adapted to their dark habitat.

Bats

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Bats make a high-pitched sound. It bounces off the cave walls. They use the echo to find their way in the dark.

Blind Cave Fish

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The blind cave fish has no eyes. These fish feel vibrations in the water. This helps them know where to go.

Glowworms

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Look at these at glowworms. They create their own light. They are lighting up the cave for these explorers.

Olms

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Olms are cave salamanders. They cannot see well. But their other senses are strong. They can live 100 years.