Divers explore the unique Yab Yum cave. Close to 100 metres in diameter and more than 70 metres deep, it is considered the largest water-filled sinkhole that has ever been documented.
Alex Dawson, Mexico – Ocean adventure
Ika Makimaki
and 1 other
boosted
Described in 2009, assessed as Critically Endangered in 2010, not seen since 2013...until now.
The cave crayfish Cambarus laconensis.
And you lucky ducks who follow me get to see a photo of it! It is endemic to a single cave. Talk about pressure! It has one home in the entire world. Let's protect it, shall we? By protecting the small critters, we protect us all.
#endangered #critical #habitat #crayfish #cave #caves #biology #ecology #nature #animal #wild #wildlife #science #life#SilentSunday
Described in 2009, assessed as Critically Endangered in 2010, not seen since 2013...until now.
The cave crayfish Cambarus laconensis.
And you lucky ducks who follow me get to see a photo of it! It is endemic to a single cave. Talk about pressure! It has one home in the entire world. Let's protect it, shall we? By protecting the small critters, we protect us all.
#endangered #critical #habitat #crayfish #cave #caves #biology #ecology #nature #animal #wild #wildlife #science #life#SilentSunday