Planet Earth - Caves
- Public Event
Caves harbour some of the most remarkable and bizarre animals on earth; from cave swiftlets who build nests out of just saliva to the troglodytic animals that never see daylight or ever set foot on the surface. Troglodytes like the Texas cave salamander and Thailand's cave angel have neither eyes nor pigment, and the entire populations of both are found in just a couple of caves.
From Lechuguilla Cave's astonishing six-metre-long crystals to the Cave of Swallows in Mexico, a 1,300-foot vertical shaft deep enough to engulf the Empire State Building, this documentary provides unprecedented access to the hidden world of caves.
Erika Hamden, a postdoctoral scholar in physics at Caltech, will introduce the film and guide the post-screening discussion.
Recommended for grades 3-12.
To make a reservation or learn about more field trip opportunities, please call Mary Herrera at (626) 395-6059 or email [email protected].
Presented by: Caltech Committee on Institute Programs
Credit: BBC
