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In Emas National Park, located in the Brazilian state of Goiás, bioluminescent termite mounds light up the savannah during the rainy season.
The green glow comes from the larvae of the click beetle Pyrearinus termitilluminans, which live in the outer walls of the mounds and light up to lure the flying termites and ants they prey on.
This phenomenon offers a unique spectacle for visitors interested in nocturnal wildlife and ecological interactions.
Where to see it
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