Newly Discovered Collapsed Cave Would Have Been World’s Largest
Scientists studying Hang Son Doong, currently the world’s largest cave, in Vietnam, have stumbled upon a collapsed cave that would have been even larger. The joint US and British team …
May 2013 Archive
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Canadian Wildlife Federation Releases Little Brown Bat PSA
May 23, 2013 / Canada, North AmericaThe Little Brown Bat is the focus of a new Canadian public service announcement. Part of the Hinterland Who’s Who (HWW) series put out by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), …
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Two Philippine Caves Get Government Protection
May 22, 2013 / Philippines, AsiaTwo important Philippine cave systems have just received government protection. The Langun-Gobingob Caves in Calbiga covers some 2,968 hectares. A system of 12 caves filled with giant column and unique …
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Swimmer Trapped in Cave Rescued by Firefighters
May 21, 2013 / Hawaii, United States, North AmericaFirefighters came to the aid of a swimmer on Saturday after he became trapped in a cave by high surf on the west shore Hawaii’s big island. The rescuers responded …
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Construction Workers Discover Cavity Under English Restaurant
May 20, 2013 / England, United Kingdom, EuropeConstruction workers stumbled on a large hole during work at a new restaurant in Reigate, a town just south of London, England. The workers had been strengthening the foundation on …
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Glenwood Caverns Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Summer Kick-off Party
May 19, 2013 / Colorado, United States, North AmericaGlenwood Caverns in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a summer kick-off party on Friday, May 24. Guests can enjoy a free evening of Music on the …
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Winter Surveys Give Wisconsin Bats a Clean Bill of Health
May 18, 2013 / Wisconsin, United States, North AmericaAlthough researchers did their best to try to find it, a state-wide survey of more than 100 known bat hibernaculums has uncovered no signs of white-nose syndrome in Wisconsin. We’re …
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Development Threatens World’s Largest Population of Bats
May 17, 2013 / Texas, United States, North AmericaIf a developer has his way, the bats of Bracken Cave, the world’s largest population of bats, will be flying over a new subdivision. San Antonio developer Brad Galo of …
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Firefighters Assist Explorer Stranded in Kentucky Cave
May 16, 2013 / Kentucky, United States, North AmericaEarlier this week a 22-year-old explorer was helped out of a Kentucky cave after he became stranded, unable to get out on his own. At around 2:00 pm on Monday, …
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Ask Cavers: Which is the Best Caving Head Lamp on a Budget?
May 15, 2013Although there are many excellent head lamps out there, the most awesome and powerful ones tend to have a price tag that puts them out of reach for the casual …
