Name: The luminous mystery of fireflies
Uploaded: 2024-05-20T14:39:39Z
Duration: 12 min 17 s
Description: There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an astonishing diversity of movement and light. Firefly scientist Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh explores the mysteries of these little beetles that light up the night and details her quest to discover and protect new species as their habitats are at risk of disappearing.

Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh: The luminous mystery of fireflies

The luminous mystery of fireflies

There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an astonishing diversity of movement and light. Firefly scientist Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh explores the mysteries of these little beetles that light up the night and details her quest to discover and protect new species as their habitats are at risk of disappearing.

Fireflies are more than enchanting lights; they are crucial indicators of ecosystem health, with over 2,000 species found worldwide except Antarctica. Each species flashes a unique pattern, and their decline often signals environmental threats like pollution and habitat loss. The discovery of a new firefly species in Singapore’s last freshwater swamp, after years of searching, reveals both the wonder and the urgency of protecting these luminous beetles before they vanish forever.