Deer Cave, Show cave in Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia
The cave entrance measures 174 meters in width and reaches 120 meters in height, forming one of the largest natural cave passages worldwide.
The British Borneo Geological Survey first documented the cave in 1961, leading to subsequent explorations that revealed its extensive network of passages.
Local Penan and Berawan communities maintain traditional names for the cave, including Gua Payau, reflecting their long-standing connection to this natural formation.
Visitors access the cave through a 3-kilometer plank walkway that crosses tropical rainforest, requiring proper walking shoes and personal flashlights for navigation.
The cave houses approximately 3 million bats that exit each evening in systematic formations, monitored by a specialized camera system installed in 2008.
Location: Gunung Mulu National Park
GPS coordinates: 4.13194,114.91889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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