Cave Biology
Western Cape cave fauna — observations, photo galleries and atlas data
The caves of the Western Cape support a remarkable range of animals adapted to life underground. This section documents cave-associated species observed by Peter Swart, drawing on data from iNaturalist and dedicated field surveys of caves across the Cape Peninsula and surrounding ranges.
Sections
Cave Animal Photo Gallery
A visual guide to animals found in Western Cape caves, grouped by number of legs. Each entry includes a photo, species description, and a link to the original iNaturalist observation.
Browse the gallery →Cave Invertebrate Atlas Project
A systematic iNaturalist project documenting the invertebrate fauna of caves in the Western Cape. Currently holds 973 observations covering 263 taxa.
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