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FIREFLIES
AT SEBANA? Yes, we are not kidding! The
mangrove swamps of the Santi and Sebana Rivers
are perfect homes to these amazing insects.
Also called the 'Lightning Bugs', fireflies
actually belong to the beetle family Lampyridae.
Why
the name 'fireflies'? Well, on the underside
of their abdomens are special light organs called
lanterns that glow in luminous flashes. The
male fireflies use this light to attract their
mates. When she sees a male's light, the female
flashes a response. Flashing back and forth,
male and female ensure that they are both of
the same species before their mating rituals
begins. It is this synchronization of the flashes,
with their own distinct codes, that have amazed
even the scientists.
This
enchanting phenomenon can be experienced right
here at Sebana, one of the only two venues in
Malaysia where fireflies can be seen. We promise
an enchanting evening as we set off in a boat
just after sunset. Let yourself be captivated
by the twinkling yellow lights illuminating
the trees as you glide silently down the river
with the darkening sky as a backdrop.
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