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Fireflies
David Attenborough explores animal signalling, looking at fireflies and their ability to generate light of their own. From 2011.
The chemistry that allows the combustion of natural chemicals to generate light without heat is wonderfully harnessed by the firefly.
Fireflies are insects with several species in the group; each with its own species specific code and signalling regime.
In this life story, Sir David Attenborough tells of his personal experience filming the antics of fireflies and the insight this gave him into this secret world of messaging.
Written and presented by David Attenborough.
Producer: Julian Hector
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 2011.
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