Cave - Inhabitants - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia - Cave
This article is about natural caves; for artificial caves used as dwellings, such as those in north China, see yaodong. A cave is a natur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia Ii - Cave - Inhabitants
Cave inhabiting animals can be categorized as troglobites (cave limited-species), troglophiles (species which can live their entire lives...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia Ii - Cave - Types And Formation
Caves are formed by geologic processes. These may involve a combination of chemical processes, tectonic forces and atmospheric influences...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia Ii - Cave - Archaeological And Social Importance
Throughout history, primitive peoples have made use of caves for shelter, burial, or as religious sites. Since items placed in caves are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia Ii - Cave - Records
Since new caves are continually being explored, the various records of cave dimensions need to be updated fairly frequently. The system w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cave: Encyclopedia Ii - Cave - Distribution
Caves are sparse in South America, Africa, and Antarctica, but are found widely in Europe, Asia, and North America. The distribution of c...   » Read the article