Deep in Taiwan’s Alishan forest, something magical happens after sunset. Tiny lights float through the air—fireflies! Which forest?  Specific areas where you can find them . 

They glow to find mates, send signals, and scare away predators.

Here’s a fun fact: fireflies are not flies, but glowing beetles! In spring, Alishan becomes a dreamland full of blinking lights. Families and nature lovers come from far away to see them. Different species blink in different ways—like Morse code! Some even flash in perfect rhythm. Scientists study their glow, but there’s still mystery in their magic. How to watch fireflies? the rules be quite … 

What kind of message would your firefly light send?

🧠 Questions

1. Why do fireflies glow? → To find mates, send signals, and scare predators.

2. What makes fireflies special in Alishan? → Many blink in beautiful patterns during spring.

3. If you had a glowing light, what message would you send?