Eyeless Cave Salamander

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Discover the eyeless cave salamander, also known as the olm or Proteus – a fascinating animal that lives deep in underground caves without eyes! This rare and mysterious creature has adapted to life in total darkness, surviving on tiny insects and living over 100 years. Learn amazing facts about this weird cave animal, how it lives without sunlight, and why it’s often called the "baby dragon."  📌 In this video, you’ll learn:  Why the eyeless cave salamander has no eyes  How it survives in dark limestone caves  What it eats and how long it lives  Its unique nickname: the Baby Dragon!  If you love weird animal facts, rare amphibians, or nature’s mysteries, this video is for you!  👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔔 Subscribe for more amazing animal facts and wildlife wonders.

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00:00Eyeless Cave Salamander Amazing Cave Animal Without Eyes

00:05The Eyeless Cave Salamander is one of the most unusual animals found deep inside dark caves.

00:11As its name says, it has no eyes. This strange creature lives in total darkness,

00:17so it does not need eyes to see. Over time, it evolved to survive in complete darkness,

00:23using its other senses like touch and smell to move around the fine food.

00:28This salamander is found in limestone caves, mostly in parts of Europe like Slovenia and

00:34Croatia. Since there is no sunlight inside these caves, plants don't grow there.

00:39The Eyeless Cave Salamanders eat small insects, snails, and tiny water creatures.

00:45It is also known as the Om or Proteus, and it can live underwater for its entire life.

00:51One of the most shocking facts about this creature is its lifespan.

00:56It can live for more than 100 years and can survive without food for up to 10 years.

01:01This makes it one of the longest living amphibians in the world.

01:05Scientists are still studying how it managed to stay alive for so long in such hard conditions.

01:12The Eyeless Cave Salamander is very rare and hard to find because it lives in darkness and wet caves.

01:19Not many people get to see it. It has a pale white or pink skin,

01:23which makes it look almost ghost-like. It's sometimes called the baby dragon by local because

01:29of its long body and small limbs. Many people are curious about and asking about,

01:35are the cave salamanders poisonous? Yes, all salamanders, including cave salamanders,

01:40are poisonous. While not all species are equally toxic, their skin secretes toxins that can be harmful

01:47if ingested or if they come into contact with sensitive areas like the eyes. The toxins are

01:54a defense mechanism to deter predators from eating them. It's best to avoid touching salamanders,

02:00especially if you have open wounds or allergies. If you happen to come into contact with salamanders,

02:06be sure to thoroughly wash your hands afterward.

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