GSMNP Entomologist, Becky Nichols and DLiA Science and Research Director, Will Kuhn
Did you know that there are 19 species of fireflies in GSMNP? How do they determine when the peak will be for the synchronous firefly event in Elkmont so far ahead of time? How much do we actually know about fireflies? Tune in to learn more about fireflies in the Smokies.

GSMNP Entomologist, Becky Nichols and DLiA Science and Research Director, Will Kuhn Did you know that there are 19 species of fireflies in GSMNP? How do they determine when the peak will be for the synchronous firefly event in Elkmont so far ahead of time? How much do we actually know about fireflies? Tune in to learn more about fireflies in the Smokies.

Episode 1: Fireflies of the Smokies

The Discover Life in America Podcast brings you into natural wonders of GSMNP through conversations with the experts. We interview park biologists, resource managers and other researchers to get the latest on all things related to science in the Smokies and the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory. I am Jaimie Matzko, host and Biodiversity Program Specialist with DLiA. We are the science partner of GSMNP and nonprofit organization, founded 25 years ago to find and record every species in the park. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 1: Fireflies of the Smokies

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