Lauren Brady P4 November 27, 2016 Rare Pit Caves Found in China

          Pit caves are depressions caused by water erosion, and 49 have been discovered in China. The beautiful formations are home to rare plants and animals, like the Chinese giant flying squirrel. Because the caves are in the lush rainforests, they are hard to reach, and therefore, intact. There are now efforts in China to preserve the pit caves. There are 130 pit caves discovered around the world, and over 90 of them are in China.

     
          The discovery of the pit caves is a good reminder of the beauty and wonder that has yet to be explored on Earth. It also proves how treating the environment right and protecting it is important because we want to preserve all the natural wonders for future generations. This can be connected to the creation of Yellowstone, the first national park, in 1872, and the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916. Just as the national beauty of America needed preservation, these new caves are natural treasures in China that deserve preservation.


Source: http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2016/11/26/china-pit-caves-discovered-orig-jnd-vstan.cctv