{"id":35330,"date":"2026-06-12T06:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=35330"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T08:43:59","slug":"discover-slovenias-hidden-legend-the-mysterious-human-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/wonders\/discover-slovenias-hidden-legend-the-mysterious-human-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Slovenia&#8217;s hidden legend: the mysterious human fish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>If you\u2019re captivated by the mythical creatures of fantasy worlds like those in <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>, then Slovenia\u2019s own legendary creature, the olm\u2014also known as the &#8220;human fish&#8221;\u2014is sure to pique your interest. While it may not soar through the skies or breathe fire, this mysterious amphibian possesses a different kind of magic. Hidden away in the dark, subterranean waters of Slovenia&#8217;s extensive cave systems, the olm has fascinated locals and scientists alike for centuries. <\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Human fish a mysterious mythological creature<\/strong><\/h2><p>Human Fish is also known as the olm (Proteus anguinus). The human fish is an aquatic salamander and it only lives in the <strong>subterranean part of Europe<\/strong>. Human fish eats sleeps and breathes underwater. Most of the human fishes in Europe can be found in the <strong>Dinaric Alps<\/strong>, where the water is pristine and clean.<\/p><p>The human fish is a <strong>very sensitive creature<\/strong>, which has adapted to life in complete darkness in its underground habitat. <\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/top-caves-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"TOP Caves in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/84;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\u017eupanova jama grosuplje\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-696x385.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-747x420.jpg 747w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\u017eupanova jama grosuplje\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-696x385.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/\u017eupanova-jama-grosuplje-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">TOP Caves in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Did you know Slovenia has around 10,000 caves and underground systems? This week we take you on an underground trip to the top caves in Slovenia that you simply cannot miss while visiting Slovenia. Exploring the vast underground caves in Slovenia is an amazing experience. Beautifully preserved Slovenian caves such as the world-renowned Postojna and \u0160kocjan Cave will leave you breathless and provide you with unforgettable memories of your trip to the top 10 Slovenian caves. Postojna Cave On the top of our list of top caves in Slovenia is without a doubt Postojna Cave or Postonjska Cave. One simply [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35333 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/555;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-696x377.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3-775x420.jpg 775w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/clanek-cloveska-ribica-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Human fish in Postojna Cave, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Human fish are usually around <strong>25-30 centimeters <\/strong>long. Human fish is a tube-shaped salamander, which is the only vertebrate in Europe that is exclusively found underground. Human fish in Slovenia has completely undeveloped eyes and an inner ear for all its balance and hearing needs. <\/p><p>The lifespan of the human fish in Slovenia is around 100 years, the average lifespan of the human fish is 69 years. Human fish feeds on <strong>small crabs, worms, snails, and a variety of other non-vertebrates<\/strong>. Even if there is a shortage of food, the human fish can actually survive without food for years, something we can&#8217;t say for ourselves. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"412\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35335 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1.jpg 733w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-696x391.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 733px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 733\/412;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1.jpg 733w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-human-fish-1-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Human fish in Postojna Cave, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Its longevity can be put down to a number of reasons, namely its <strong>protected status<\/strong> and the fact that it lives in an extremely controlled environment with zero predators (other than flash photography). Therefore, if you ever see a human fish in Slovenia, please make sure your flash is off, before snapping a pic for your Instagram profile. <\/p><p>Human fish swims with a serpentine twisting of its body, along with a few movements from its underdeveloped legs. These have three toes on the forelimbs, but only two on the hind ones.<\/p><p>The most important aspect of human fish or proteus is certainly that it only lives in <strong>extremely clean water<\/strong>. If the human fish disappears from water, this may indicate pollution, so we Slovenians are glad that \u201clittle dragons\u201d have lived in its underworld for so long, which indicates the underground waters in Slovenia are clean.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164680 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-696x365.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1068x561.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/538;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-696x365.png 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-1068x561.png 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-10.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">human fish <\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Not only is the water in Slovenia clean, but it also covers a significant part of its territory. Locals can enjoy no less than 1300 natural and artificial lakes, springs, waterfalls, rivers, and the sea. Slovenia has more than 27,000 kilometers of a rich and ramified river network and 54,000 kilometers of river banks and lakeshores. <strong>Slovenia<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the richest countries in the world when it comes to water. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/slovenia\/best-of-slovenia\/slovenia-is-one-of-the-cleanest-countries-in-the-world\/\">Learn more about the cleanest country in the world.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/slovenia-tours\/top-experience-kayaking-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Top experience: Kayaking in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-632x420.jpg 632w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F000141-koroska_podzemlje_pece_kajak_4006_orig_jpg-photo-s-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Top experience: Kayaking in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Are you looking for a unique way to explore Slovenian rivers? Then kayaking in Slovenia is just what you need to experience while vacationing in Slovenia. Besides rafting and canyoning, kayaking is one of the most popular water activities in Slovenia. In fact, it has been ranked number one amongst attractions on offer in several regions of Slovenia.&nbsp;Do you need more convincing that kayaking in Slovenia is a must? Kayaking in the perfect way to explore the beautiful Slovenian rivers and streams. With clear water and may rapids kayaking in Slovenia should be on your to-do list on your next [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Origin of the name human fish<\/strong><\/h2><p>Proteus or the olm, has gotten its nickname &#8220;human fish&#8221; due to its fleshy skin color. His skin has zero protective pigmentation in its skin.  However, if exposed to light the skin will begin to darken. There\u2019s also a black olm, which lives closer to the surface and can be found near \u010crnomelj. <\/p><p>In Slovenia, we call the human fish &#8211; \u010dlove\u0161ka ribica, but pronouncing \u010dlove\u0161ka ribica can be quite difficult for foreigners who might be still learning Slovenian language.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35334 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-600x896.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-696x1039.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-281x420.jpg 281w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 686px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 686\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-600x896.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-696x1039.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s-281x420.jpg 281w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F010124-loveska_ribica_innovatif-photo-s.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Human fish and its offspring in Postojna Cave, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>\u010clove\u0161ka ribica<\/strong> or human fish has been mentioned for the first time in 1689 by the famous Slovenian naturalist <strong>Valvasor<\/strong> in his book <strong><em>Glory of the Duchy of Carniola<\/em><\/strong>. Valvasor wrote about the human fish in Slovenia and reported that after heavy rains, the human fishes got washed up from the underground waters. Valvasor also said that the local Slovenians at the time believed that the human fishes were cave dragon&#8217;s offspring. They also believed there is a huge dragon living in the Postojna Cave in the <strong>17th century in Slovenia<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why the human fish are also known as <strong>&#8220;baby dragons&#8221;<\/strong> still to this day. <\/p><p>Furthermore, Valvasor described the mysterious dragon-like creature like a lizard, but shorter, which kinda reminded people of a worm or vermin. Interesting, right? What does it remind you of? Let us know what do you think about the human fish in Slovenia. <\/p><p>The <strong>proteus or human fish<\/strong> has come to great prominence in the centuries since Valvasor wrote about the lizard-dragon-worm-like creature. <strong>Charles Darwin<\/strong> famously used them as an example of his theory of the reduction of structures through disuse, citing their blindness as something that had been gotten rid of overtime.   <\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/best-places-one-hour-from-ljubljana\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Best Places in Slovenia just one hour from Ljubljana\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/F014738-05_ljubljana_in_osrednja_slovenija_skofja_loka_kamniti_most_1-photo-s-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Best Places in Slovenia just one hour from Ljubljana<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Slovenia may be small, but boy oh boy is it perfectly formed. Lovely Ljubljana is the perfect base from which to explore the country, with a wide range of history, culture, entertainment, and activity within a two-hour drive of the capital. Two hours is good an all, but the modern world is a fast-moving place; where can we visit just one hour away from Ljubljana? These are some of our favorite places just an hour from LJ. 1. Lake Bled Where else to start? Slovenia\u2019s most magical natural setting is a 40-minute drive north of the capital, a gorgeous ride [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Human Fish in Slovenia<\/strong><\/h2><p>The many species of the human fish live in Postojna Cave in Slovenia. <strong>Postojna Cave or Postonjska Cave<\/strong> is one of the biggest Slovenian caves. They have discovered (only) around 24,340 meters of the cave system in Postojna. Much of the cave remains unexplored, therefore, there might be more human fishes living in the Postojna Cave. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35332 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-600x326.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-696x378.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-774x420.jpg 774w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/556;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-600x326.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-696x378.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-1068x580.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave-774x420.jpg 774w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/postojna-cave.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><p>The oldest science magazine in Slovenia also took its name from them, called<strong> \u2018Proteus\u2019,<\/strong> and first being published in 1933. The human fish also found itself on a <strong>tolar coin<\/strong>, until the Euro replaced the Slovenian currency in 2007. <\/p><p>Although most closely associated with Postojna, the human fish isn\u2019t only found there. It also has natural homes in Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/wonders\/top-day-trips-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Best one-day trips in Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/100;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-630x420.jpg 630w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s.jpg 800w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/F004229-soa_domen_grgl_www_slovenia_4_3629_orig_jpg-photo-s-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Best one-day trips in Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Slovenia is a rather small country, which is not necessarily bad. The size of Slovenia will be a huge advantage for you once you visit the country, as it will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore more Slovenian treasures. And the good news is, you can discover the many treasures on a day trip in Slovenia! Explore the top day trips in Slovenia with us! Rent a car or hop on a bus and enjoy a top day trip in Slovenia to one of our most famous sights. Whether you are planning a day trip to Slovenia or [&hellip;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Birth of the human fish in Postojna Cave<\/strong><\/h2><p>One of the proteus females laid some eggs in 2013 in Postojna Cave, but none of the offspring managed to hatch.  An adult female of the human fish generally breeds once every 12.5 years, laying an average of 35 eggs. The embryos take between 86 and 140 days to develop, depending on the water temperature. It then takes 14 years for the little wonders to reach sexual maturity. <\/p><p>On 30 May 2016 at exactly 10:48,&nbsp;Postojna Cave, one of the most stunning karst caves in the world (not to brag), was the location of the hatching of the first baby human fish since this&nbsp;rare aquatic salamander&nbsp;began laying eggs in January.  This time, biologists were much more careful when taking care of the development of the eggs. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"eXiz0Pa3MaU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Dragons in Postojna Cave\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eXiz0Pa3MaU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Birth of the human fish in Postojna Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It was a historic event that could be observed for the first time in the 200-year public history of the cave. The miraculous birth of the human fish in Slovenia, which was closely followed by the public all over the world, could inspire you to visit the karst underground and learn about its most famous dwellers \u2013 the human fish, also known as&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;baby dragons&#8221;<\/strong>.  <\/p><p>The baby human fish came into the world exactly four months after the parent laid its first egg in the aquarium. It evidently could not wait to come out, as it literally \u201cshot out\u201d in a single try. In order to become familiar with its home, it first swam around the aquarium before calming down at the bottom of the tank. Its arrival into the world was filmed by infra-red cameras, and the first footage of the hatching of a human fish egg holds a priceless value for biologists. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You will be able to see the human fish when you visit the Postojna Cave. <\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenia\/best-of-slovenia\/the-best-way-of-getting-around-slovenia\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The Best way of Getting around Slovenia\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/88;max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"88\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-150x88.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-600x351.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-150x88.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/226f89ab-d093-409d-8958-c56462ec9a4f-600x351.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">The Best way of Getting around Slovenia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Slovenia is a compact and well-connected country, making it easy for visitors and locals to travel between cities, the countryside, and tourist attractions. Whether you prefer the freedom of a rental car, the affordability of buses and trains, or the convenience of a private transfer, there are plenty of transport options to suit every traveler\u2019s needs. Renty Rent-a-Car If you\u2019re looking for a reliable and affordable way to explore Slovenia, Renty Rent-a-Car is an excellent option. 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