Olm Egg Laying Observed in Postojna for 1st Time

Postojna, 13 August - Biologists at the Postojna Caves have for the first time witnessed one of the cave's renowned blind amphibians known as the olm or the "human fish" laying eggs. "This is a true miracle of nature and for us proof that we are taking proper care of the cave and the life in it," representatives of the cave said on Tuesday.

Postojna
An olm laying eggs in its natural environment of the Postojna Caves.
Photo: Postojnska jama

Postojna
An olm laying eggs in its natural environment of the Postojna Caves.
Photo: Postojnska jama

Postojna
An olm laying eggs in its natural environment of the Postojna Caves.
Photo: Postojnska jama

Postojna
An olm laying eggs in its natural environment of the Postojna Caves.
Photo: Postojnska jama

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