Scientists believe that it takes nearly a thousand years for a stalactite to grow. Formations made from a dripstone deposit in the caverns are said to grow 1 inch every 100 years. You can also enjoy finding calcite crystals as well as intricate erosion features such as inverted potholes, draperies, domes, and pits. You can also expect to see a few bats. They are usually only about four inches or smaller from head to tail.
Females are a light brown color.
They sleep for five days and leave the cave for one day to find food. The bats are harmless and will not attack people as the movies suggest. A cave habitat is also ideal for cave crickets, spiders and algae. You might also find underwater rivers or lakes if an expert spelunker travels deep enough. Often these lakes are home to albino fish and albino crayfish.