Why Do Some Trees Glow at Night?

Some trees have special tiny bugs inside them that make them glow, like little fireflies living in the bark! When it gets dark, these bugs light up, and the tree looks magical. It’s kind of like having a whole bunch of tiny lights hiding inside your favorite tree.

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  1. A glowing tree looks like it has tiny lights inside its bark
  2. You can see the blue glow from a distance on a dark night
  3. Fireflies are not the only things that light up in the forest

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