Bones from an extinct short-faced bear and a wolf-life carnivore are among the many fascinating remains pulled from a submerged cave in Mexico. The discoveries provide a glimpse into the kinds of animals that lived in Central America during the last Ice Age. Continue reading Treasure Trove of Ice Age Animal Remains Found in Submerged Mexican Cave
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Cave Diving Is Like Exploring a Dark Underworld
Here’s some chillingly beautiful shots showing what it’s like to cave dive the ‘El Toh’ cave in Yucatan, Mexico. It’s a completely different world down there. When you’re inside the cave with water all around you, it looks a lot like being in an underworld you’re not supposed to see. Some parts are haunting and other areas look alien, but almost all of it is just so damn cool.
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Exploring One of the Largest River Caves in the World Is Like Exploring an Alien World
The eerie green glow of the kayak against the Xe Bang Fai river obviously enhances the spooky alien feel but the truth is, the river cave Tham Khoun Xe in Laos really looks like a completely different world. Ryan Deboodt shot his two day kayaking trip through the 4-mile long cave and showed the heights of the cave (it’s over 180-feet tall) and its unbelievable beauty.
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