Talk:Borra Caves

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Did you know... that paleolithic implements and a variety of speleothems have been found in the Borra Caves located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh?

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The article needs some work and sourcing. Is the golden gecko really found there? The article on it says it is indigineous to Vietnam and rainforest, and I don't think it said anything about being endangered. Also there are statements about flora and fauna with no citations and no details. Are there any books or better sources that cover this subject? One would think so if it is really the second biggest cave in India. Which is the first? Might be worth mentioning. ChildofMidnight (talk) 22:34, 21 February 2009 (UTC) (copied from DYK)[reply]

Hi!ChildofMidnight

Thanks for your review suggestions. They are valid. In response to your observations below the DYK Hook on the article Borra Caves, I place the following info for your further review. a)The reference to the 'second largest cave' is from several references quoted in the article. The longest caves system recently quoted is in Meghalaya state, India. It is now claimed that the Krem Um Im-Liat Prah limestone cave system linked to Krem Labbit (Khaidong) has created a single cave system of 22 km length. (http://www.thecolorsofindia.com/interesting-facts/culture/largest-cave-in-india.html). b) As regards endangerd Gecko the reference book at reference number 9 (on page 103 of the book) mentions “Since species of flora and fauna in the region are classified as endangered (e.g the golden gecko) mining operation in violation of protective legislation”. I also wish to enlarge the flora and faun section. I have tried to get sources to get further details of flora and fauna but not been able to find any reference on the web under google search of books also (last two days I have repeated the search several times). I will be glad to add any additonal information on this if you could suggest some sources. The corrections I propose to make - change the second largest cave to 'one of the longest caves' and add about the Meghalaya caves, and delete the word 'endangered' before the word 'Gecko'. The revised hook suggested by you is OK with me.

I have added a picture of Spilotherm in the article.

Please give your views to incorporate the changes--Nvvchar (talk) 02:45, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the response. I will see what I can find. ChildofMidnight (talk) 22:34, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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