Vampire Bats, Giant Insects, and Other Mysterious Animals of the Darkest Caves

by Ana María Rodríguez

Book Overview

How does a blind fish find food? Can a giant centipede eat a bat for dinner? Caves are home to unique and bizarre creatures. Cave dwelling animals have found amazing ways to survive in complete darkness. Although the food supply is low and the environment can be toxic, many species thrive in the darkest caves. Author Ana Maria Rodr?guez explores these remarkable creatures and how they survive in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464400180
• ISBN13: 9781464400186
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9