The World of Darkness first opened in 1969 as one of the first major exhibits in the world to introduce the public to ...

With pale skin, a slinky body, and puny limbs, the olm resembles a ghostly, aquatic serpent that spends its life in dark, ...

Explore Missouri’s best caves, from ancient underground rivers to stunning rock formations. Discover the hidden world beneath the Show-Me State.

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol for NC and Tennessee.

The Hong Kong newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis), which has an orange-spotted belly and is typically 15 centimeters in ...

And tucked away in the southwestern corner of Missouri, in the small town of Noel (pronounced “Nole,” not like Christmas), Bluff Dwellers Cave stands as one of the most spectacular examples of ...

The southwestern corner of Missouri might not be where most people imagine finding a portal to another world. But there it sits, tucked away in the town of Noel (pronounced “Nole,” not like Christmas) ...

Cave salamanders are listed as endangered in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Ohio Division of Wildlife's Amphibians of Ohio Field Guide is available to help you ...

This was no ordinary cave expedition—this deep river cave had us wading through water, dodging fallen debris, and discovering incredible underground formations. From eerie salamanders to the ...

The Berry Cave salamander is found in eastern Tennessee. The elusive Berry Cave salamander will get another shot at securing Endangered Species Act protection under a settlement agreement ...

The Berry Cave salamander is not currently considered endangered, and advocates said in February they would sue in hopes of getting it federal protection.

Wandering salamander: The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip Why it's awesome: Deep inside one of Gabon's cave systems lives an unusual population of orange dwarf crocodiles.