Glowing animals

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Glowing Bird

Glass Frog glows like a constellation within the dark of the South American rainforest.

A blue, bioluminescent seahorse swims in the dark ocean. It is covered in tiny, glowing blue dots and has a long, curled tail. It is a beautiful creature, but it is also a reminder of the fragility of life in the ocean. The image is taken from a close-up perspective, showing the intricate details of the seahorse's body. The background is dark and blurred, which helps to highlight the seahorse. The lighting is soft and diffused, giving the image a dreamy and ethereal quality.

A bioluminescent turtle was recently spotted for the first time in the South Pacific. It joins a long list of critters already lighting up the night.

Luna moth art

When most people find out what bioluminescence is, the first thing they associate it with is firefly butts, but the world has way more interesting life with built-in flashlights than beetles that use it to get nookie. And while we may not have glowing redwoods like Pandora, we do have the following. 10. Bioluminescent Fungus If you’re like me, the word “mushroom” conjures up things like pizza and Mario power ups, but it turns out there are a few species that glow in the dark. The ones…

Ideas and Insight From the National Geographic Society

Genetically engineered Pterophyllum Scalara fish glow in a tank under a blacklight while being displayed at the 2013 Bio Expo in Taipei. Picture: REUTERS

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