An Introduction to Some Cave Fauna of Malaysia and Thailand

Author

Liz Price

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Publication Date

January 2022

Abstract

Tropical caves of southeast Asia are often home to a wide range of cave fauna, ranging from microscopic invertebrates through to snakes and bats at the top of the food chain.. This food chain is dependant on the bats. Larger mammals, such as porcupine, goats and elephants may visit caves for shelter or food. Animals such as bats are useful to man, whilst the nests of cave swiftlets are harvested and fetch high prices on the market. Studies on cave fauna began at the end of the 19th century in Malaysia and Thailand.

Document Type

Article

Identifier

K26-05312

Recommended Citation

Price, Liz, "An Introduction to Some Cave Fauna of Malaysia and Thailand" (2022). KIP Articles. 249.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/249