A hike in a wet leech-infested wilderness after a sumptuous dinner would not appeal to most people on a holiday. However, an invitation to see something extraordinary at night can push anyone with even a faint interest into discovering the wonders of the natural world.
Nature
Monsoon Magic: A Nighttime Trek To See Goa's Glowing Forests
As the landscape turns lush green, Goa's forests come alive at night with a mysterious glow called "foxfire" or "fairyfire," produced by bioluminescent Mycena fungi
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Bioluminescent mushrooms glowing in the dark
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Bioluminescent mushrooms glowing in the dark
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