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Limestone Karst
 Limestone karst area at Zwe-ga-bin, south of Hpa-an |
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 Primary forest on the limestone hills |
 There are many caves on the margins of the Shan Plateau |
 Limestone caves are excellent roosts for bats, including horseshoe bats |
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 Cave dimensions are measured with a Disto laser measurer |
 Field sites are often accessed by boat |
 Some caves can only be approached with difficulty |
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