Cynomolgus Monkey at Batu Caves
There are
various undeveloped caves which contain a diverse range of cave fauna,
including some unique species, such as Liphistiidae spiders and Eonycteris and Rousettus fruit bats.
The site is also well known for its numerous macaque monkeys, which
visitors feed — sometimes involuntarily. These monkeys may also pose a biting
hazard to tourists (especially small children) as they can be quite
territorial.
Below the Temple
Cave is the Dark Cave, with rock formations and a number of animals found
nowhere else. It is a two-kilometer network of relatively untouched caverns.
Stalactites jutting from the cave's ceiling and stalagmites rising from the
floor form intricate formations such as cave curtains, flow stones, cave pearls
and scallops which took thousands of years to form.
In order to
maintain the cave's ecology, access is restricted. The Malaysian Nature Society organises
regular educational and adventure trips to the Dark Caves.
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