The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive
The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
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""The females stick their bottoms in the air and switch on a green light, which is bioluminescence.""
— Sally Wadsworth , Activist
""It's a bit of an experiment.""
— Jan Knowlson , Activist
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The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
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