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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