A large cave will take thousands of
years to form. From insects to bats, many
animals find a cave a good place to live.
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Cool caves
Stalactite
A stalactite
forms from the
roof down.
What’s the name for a person that lives only in caves?
Ecosystems and habitats
A dripping start
Caves are often damp, if
not wet. Stalactites form
drip by drip as minerals
are deposited by water
dripping from the roof.
I hear you!
Many bats have poor sight, but
incredibly good hearing. They hunt
by making squeaks and clicks that
bounce off prey, telling the bat the
prey’s location.
Feel the way
Like bats, cave spiders cannot see well.
To compensate, they have a strongly
developed sense of touch to help them
move around – and catch prey.
Long-eared
bat
Cave
spider
