Olm
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The olm or proteus is an aquatic salamander which is the only species in the genus Proteus of the family Proteidae and the only exclusively cave-dwelling chordate species found in Europe; the family's
Proteus anguinus Postojnska Jama Slovenija
The olm as depicted by the French biologist Gaston Bonnier in 1907
The front part of the olm's head carries sensitive chemo-, mechano-, and electroreceptors.
The olm swims by serpentine bending of the body.
Postojna Cave
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Postojna Cave is a 24.34 km long karst cave system near Postojna, southwestern Slovenia. It is the second-longest cave system in the country as well as one of its top tourism sites. The caves were cre
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…heritage. The enthusiasm of scientists and the broader public about this inhabitant of Slovenian caves is still strong 300 years after its discovery. Postojna Cave is one of the birthplaces of biospeleology due to the olm and other rare cave inhabitants, such as the blind cave beetle. The image of the olm contributes…
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Tito and Sukarno at the cave, 1960
Brilliant, the symbol of Postojna Cave
Concert Hall, known for its exceptional acoustics, has sufficient space for 10,000 people. Symphony orchestras, octets, and a variety of soloists perform here.