Cave Swiftlets

Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of speleology, the study of caves. Discover the wonders of Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity and breathtaking karst landscapes. It’s awe-inspiring cave systems are among the largest and most spectacular in the world.

Dive into the realm of cave creatures, and focus in on cave swiftlets. Learn about their unique communication methods through echolocation, diet preferences, adaptations and lifecycle and explore the intriguing concept of edible nest!

Included in this unit study:-

• Speleology - what are caves?

• Speleothem - cave features

• S.T.E.M Project - Stalactites & Stalagmites

• Gunung Mulu National Park in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

• Troglobites - Cave Creatures

• Map of Southeast Asia

• Cave Swiftlets

• Anatomy of a Cave Swiftlet

• White-Nest Swiftlet

• Geography

• Lifecycle of a Cave Swiftlet

• Vocabulary

• Echolocation

• Swiftlet diet

• Insects Math Activity (counting & beginner algebra)

• Adaptations: Bird’s Feet & Claws

• Bird Nest Soup

• Cave creatures flashcards

• Coloring Pages