According to a news release, NPS officials believe the Chipmunk Shark foraged on crustaceans, worms, and other small animals along the ocean floor. The Ste. Genevieve Formation at Mammoth Cave ...

Mammoth Cave is a treasure trove for ancient fish fossils, with more than 70 different species identified within its walls, according to a 2024 study published in the journal Parks Stewardship Forum.

Wildflower Day and the Mammoth Cave Star Party will provide experiences for nature lovers and stargazers alike.

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis ...

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK, Ky. – A tiny shark species dating back hundreds of millions of years has been identified at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service ...

When it comes to Kentucky tourism, animal attractions — especially those that involve interacting with feathered, scaly or ...

Mammoth Cave is home to a variety of animals known as troglobites — wildlife species that are specially adapted to live in a cave environment. These residents include eyeless fish, cave salamanders ...

The Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, located just off Interstate 65 in Horse Cave, takes interactive exhibits and family ...

Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky features more than 150 life-size dinosaur models. The park also features an indoor animatronic dinosaur exhibit called Jurassic Jungle. Among Kentucky's many ...

Climate change negatively affects Mammoth Cave through the introduction and proliferation of ... and the problems they cause include weakening the health of plants and animals, permanently harming ...

Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting two upcoming events to highlight the beauty of spring and the night sky. Mammoth Cave National Park’s annual Wildflower Day celebration and a Mammoth Cave Star ...