In the breathtaking beautiful landscape of the Velebit mountains in Croatia, is something far more creepy. There is a dark and eerie cave, which is home to a top underground predator, which is a massive centipede called Hades. Scientifically named Geophilus hadesi a centipede found 4,700 feet below the ground. Also found dwelling there deep underground is another type of centipede called Persephone. These two species of centipedes are able to thrive in deep underground darkness, which is why they've been named after the ruling god of the Underworld and his bride.
Another creepy creature found in caves underground of the Dinaric Alps are called an Olm or Cave Dragon. These are water salamanders that live in dark underground waters. They resemble the legendary wyrms of Medieval folklore. This creature appears completely deathly white and has no visible facial features, except a snakelike body, long thin nose, gills and limbs. They have no eyes. It's the biggest cave dwelling animal in Europe and they have a similar lifespan to humans! While they look quite scary, these animals are vital to the earth itself. It's been agreed that the caves of Europe are like tropical rainforests, filled with mysterious and important wildlife that need preserving.
There are so many more strange creatures found deep down in caves! These also include water scorpions, cave bats, crayfish that dwell in water underground, and also robber spiders. Talking of which, many explorers have found themselves with arachnophobia after being inside caves densely populated by billions of spiders!
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