Fireflies — sometimes called lightning bugs — are beautiful, but they’re also very delicate. Which is why entomologist …
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Fireflies — sometimes called lightning bugs — are beautiful, but they’re also very delicate. Which is why entomologist Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh (@wanfajusoh) is so dedicated to protecting them. In this illuminating TED Talk, she talks about the more than 2,000 firefly species found around the world and how scientists are working hard to protect the places they live. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about these mysterious, luminous little beetles. [Image Credits: Radim Schreiber; Wan…
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