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SGNP hosts firefly show despite environmentalists' red flag

Wildlife lovers have been urging organisers to stop such trails and shows that disturb the breeding cycle of fireflies

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Fireflies spotted during breeding season. Representation Pic

Fireflies spotted during breeding season. Representation Pic

While wildlife lovers are urging people not to undertake treks and trails to areas that are breeding grounds for fireflies, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is organising firefly walks in the park. While flash photography and use of torch lights were not allowed in the show organised on Wednesday, is it really enough?

Environmentalist Anand Pendharkar, CEO of SPROUTS, an eco-tourism and environment consultancy, said, "I had advised SGNP against it and they need to answer with reasons and logic. Eco-tourism is about being ethical and not glamping which it has turned out to be."

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