Fireflies are magical! Spend a few moments marveling at this lovely bioluminescent beetle.
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Show Notes
One of my favorite childhood summertime memories is watching fireflies in the evenings. After many firefly-free years, I got to see them again last weekend. Discover why they're so cool and how they do what they do.
A few resources for your enjoyment:
Fireflies: how and why they light up
Insider Science: what's behind the firefly's glow? (YouTube)
Watch: fireflies glowing in sync to attract mates (YouTube)
Let it glow: fireflies illuminating Japanese woodlands — in pictures (The Guardian)
Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk) www.soundcloud.com/jenseast
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