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Episode: Biodiverse ‘Wind Cave’ receives World Heritage status
Description: One of the most biodiverse caves in the world has recently received UNESCO World Heritage status. Tourists and scientists alike are celebrating the news as Bosnia’s Vjetrenica Wind Cave system now comes under the global spotlight.
It is recognized as one of the most biodiverse caves in the world, formed beneath the unique karstic plains where soluble carbonate rocks dissolve to leave vast underground chambers and passages.
The caves have been on UNESCO’s tentative lists for many years, so finally receiving World Heritage status is a great achievement and should promote tourism and scientific research.
The water-rich cave with...