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Luka Dakskobler

Luka Daskobler is a renowned photojournalist from Kranj, Slovenia who covers in-depth stories about pressing social and environmental issues. Luka’s photos are distributed worldwide through photo agencies like Getty Images and publications like The Atlantic, The Guardian, and more. He’s been awarded seven Slovenia Press Photo awards for his work. Luka regularly contributes to National Geographic Junior, and mentors emerging documentary photographers.

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Olms are aquatic, cave-dwelling salamanders found beneath the Dinaric Alps of southern and southeastern Europe.

Saving Slovenia’s “Human Fish”

By Katie Jewett & Luka Dakskobler

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December 15, 2020

Scientists in this Central European country are leading the charge to understand and protect a charismatic, cave-dwelling salamander—and the subterranean habitats that supply much of the region's drinking water.