"Surprising Discovery: Blind Cave Salamanders Venture to the Surface"

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Researchers have discovered that blind cave salamanders, known as olms, occasionally venture to the surface from their underwater caverns in southeastern Europe, where they feed on earthworms. Despite their lack of pigmentation and vestigial eyes, these creatures have managed to keep this behavior a secret for a long time. The olms' unique features and surprising surface excursions continue to intrigue scientists, hinting at more revelations about these enigmatic creatures.
Topics:science#animal-behavior#biology#cave-dwelling-creatures#evolution#olm-salamanders#subterranean-life
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