Ghostly “Baby Dragons” Spotted Above Ground!
For centuries, the olm — a pale, cave-dwelling salamander nicknamed “baby dragon” — was thought to live its entire life in underground darkness.
But scientists in northern Italy just made a wild discovery: these elusive creatures are emerging into the light.
Olms were spotted in 15 surface springs, even during daylight — a hostile environment for such specialized cave animals.
One larval olm was even found out in the open, raising questions about possible surface breeding!
Even weirder? They’re snacking on surface earthworms. Researchers say these trips aren’t accidents — they’re feeding, and thriving.
This eerie evolution defies everything we thought we knew about Europe’s most mysterious amphibian. The shadows are shifting…
#funfactpart1
For centuries, the olm — a pale, cave-dwelling salamander nicknamed “baby dragon” — was thought to live its entire life in underground darkness.
But scientists in northern Italy just made a wild discovery: these elusive creatures are emerging into the light.
Olms were spotted in 15 surface springs, even during daylight — a hostile environment for such specialized cave animals.
One larval olm was even found out in the open, raising questions about possible surface breeding!
Even weirder? They’re snacking on surface earthworms. Researchers say these trips aren’t accidents — they’re feeding, and thriving.
This eerie evolution defies everything we thought we knew about Europe’s most mysterious amphibian. The shadows are shifting…
#funfactpart1
🚨 Ghostly “Baby Dragons” Spotted Above Ground! 🐉
For centuries, the olm — a pale, cave-dwelling salamander nicknamed “baby dragon” — was thought to live its entire life in underground darkness.
But scientists in northern Italy just made a wild discovery: these elusive creatures are emerging into the light. 🌞
🔍 Olms were spotted in 15 surface springs, even during daylight — a hostile environment for such specialized cave animals.
One larval olm was even found out in the open, raising questions about possible surface breeding!
🪱 Even weirder? They’re snacking on surface earthworms. Researchers say these trips aren’t accidents — they’re feeding, and thriving.
This eerie evolution defies everything we thought we knew about Europe’s most mysterious amphibian. The shadows are shifting…
#funfactpart1🤔
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