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Maharashtra: Matheran’s twigs light up in a bioluminescence show

Wildlife enthusiasts have frequently witnessed this captivating phenomenon in Matheran

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Dead twigs and branches glow at night. Pic/Ranjeet Jadhav

Dead twigs and branches glow at night. Pic/Ranjeet Jadhav

You’ve probably heard of glowing stars, but did you know some forests can glow in the dark too? Recently, nature lovers from Mumbai witnessed this amazing sight in the Matheran forest, where dead twigs and branches glowed at night.

This natural phenomenon, called bioluminescence, occurs when certain organisms produce light through chemical reactions. It is commonly observed in forests of Maharashtra, especially in the Western Ghats. Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, including those who visit Matheran during the monsoon season, were able to witness this captivating phenomenon.

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