The Secret Worlds of China's Heavenly Sinkholes

Jul 20 , 2022 | Lifestyle,Social Good

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China's sinkholes are like nowhere else on earth and hold a wide diversity of possible new species and habitats. With the discovery and exploration of a new sinkhole this year, questions remain on how to best study and protect these places into the future.

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