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White-Nose Syndrome Fungus Genetically Linked to Europe
March 17, 2015 / Germany, Ireland, England, United Kingdom, EuropeNew genetic research provides the strongest evidence yet that Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome in bats, originated in Europe.
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Two Bat Species Found Hibernating in Warm Temperatures
The discovery of bats hibernating at warm and constant temperatures, a first for mammals, have led scientists to reconsider areas once thought as unlikely for hibernation.
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Attend an In-Cave Benefit Concert: greenTONE a capella
March 16, 2015 / Wisconsin, United States, North AmericaWisconsin’s Cave of the Mounds Natural National Landmark is holding a two special benefit concerts featuring greenTONE a cappella this Saturday, March 21st.
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Oregon’s Snow Dragon Glacier Cave Partially Collapses
March 16, 2015 / Oregon, United States, North AmericaA couple hundred feet of Snow Dragon, one of Oregon’s best known glacier caves, partially collapsed recently only a short while after two skylights opened in the ceiling.
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Vandals Strike at Missouri’s Crystal Caverns
March 16, 2015 / Missouri, United States, North AmericaThe Missouri Caves & Karst Conservancy are looking for information on those responsible for the recent break-in and vandalism of Crystal Caverns in Cassville, Missouri.
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Watch: Drone Footage Inside Vietnam’s Hang Son Doong
Get a new perspective on Vietnam’s Hang Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, with the help of a GoPro equipped drone.
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In Photos: Cavers Descend Fantastic Pit in Georgia’s Ellison’s Cave
March 15, 2015 / Georgia, United States, North AmericaA group of cavers recently completed a descent of Fantastic Pit, the deepest pit in the US, and produced a stunning set of photos along the way.
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Video: Underwater Cave Rescue Exercise in Romania
Tag along with the Cave Diving Section of the Romanian Cave Rescue Team as they practice underwater cave rescue.
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Explore a Mexican Drug Kingpin’s Secret Tunnels
March 13, 2015 / Mexico, North AmericaCheck out the hidden tunnels under the home of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman, one of the most powerful drug barons in history, who was captured recently in a raid.
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Underground Sounds: 17th Annual Spring Equinox Concert
March 13, 2015 / Texas, United States, North AmericaTo welcome the return of spring, Cave Without A Name near Boerne, Texas will be holding its 17th annual Spring Equinox concert on Saturday, March 21st.
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Watch: Texas Cavers Re-Gate Ezell’s Cave
March 13, 2015 / Texas, United States, North AmericaIn an effort to bring back the colony of bats that once called Ezell’s Cave home, the Texas Cave Management Association recently replaced the caves gate with a bat-friendly version.
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Notes from the Underground: Canadian Caver Featured on SportsNet
March 13, 2015 / Canada, North AmericaThis past Sunday’s Big Read on SportsNet.ca featured a story on the underground explorations of crazy Canadian caver/cave diver Nicholaus Vieira.
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Big White-Nose Syndrome Map Update Adds 11 Counties
March 13, 2015The four recently confirmed Illinois counties were added to the white-nose syndrome map along with seven suspect Missouri counties in a big update on Thursday March 12th, 2015.
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Watch: 2013 Record Breaking Expedition of Mexico’s Sistema Huautla
March 13, 2015 / Mexico, North AmericaJoin cave diver Chris Jewell on the 2013 expedition to Mexico’s Sistema Huautla which set the record for the deepest cave dive in the Western Hemisphere.
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Video: Huge Sinkhole Opening Caught on Camera in Russia
Some dramatic footage has been released that shows a huge sinkhole forming in the city of Solikamskiy, Russia, only a few meters away from houses.
