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Bat in Stone

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One of the most interesting rock formations in Carlsbad Caverns, this is actually the skeleton of a bat encased in calcite. Presumably the bat died on a stalagmite, and was slowly entombed by the action of water dripping on the skeleton and leaving calcite traces behind. The translucent stone is lit from behind with a flashlight, so that the shadowy bones of the bat can be seen inside the stone. The skull and part of the wing bones are clearly visible.

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