Olm is a blind amphibian that lives in the water that flow underground though the limestone region. This species is especially found in the caves of dinaric krst of southern Europe. This is the only species that belongs to the genus Proteus. This species is also called as “Human fish” because of its skin color. This species is blind and can live for 100 years and this species can live without food for a period of 10 years.
This blind vertebrate hunts its prey in complete darkness. Though it is blindness it has a well developed sensory and hearing system. This skin covered eye of this pale organism is still sensitive to lights.
Today this species is threatened with more pollution and its habitat disturbance.
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