Episode 99: Katarina Kosič Ficco

<p>Katarina Kosič Ficco is a cave and karst field scientist with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage focusing on subterranean biodiversity. She shares her genesis in the world of caves and karst, having grown up in the classical Karst in Slovenia where the term originated. She also talks about discovering Petra, an exquisitely preserved Pleistocene feline skeleton found in Virginia less than a decade ago, as well as several expeditions that resulted in finding miles and miles of new cave.</p><p><br></p><p>Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress!</p><p><a href="https://www.sophireaptress.com/">https://www.sophireaptress.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cave Week 2024</p><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/caves/cave-week.htm">https://www.nps.gov/subjects/caves/cave-week.htm</a></p><p><br></p><p>Register for the 2024 NSS Convention in Sewanee, TN:<br><a href="https://caves.org/convention/2024-registration/">https://caves.or...