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Amphibians
Olm
Proteus anguinus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 60-100 years
- Weight
- 0.015-0.02 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Olm (Proteus anguinus) is a carnivore species found in Underground caves in the Balkans. It typically lives 60-100 years, weighing around 0.015-0.02 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the olm: Olms can survive 10 years without eating.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.