Last night we took our two kids (almost 3 and almost 2) in our backyard at dusk to catch fireflies. They had so much fun! My husband and I did all the catching, but they got to carry the jar around and touch them before we released them. We only kept them in jars for about 10 minutes...trying to have a good experience and be humane at the same time!
Then the bats came out. COOL! The kids weren't nearly as impressed as my husband and I were, they look just like birds to them at this age.
Does anyone know why the fireflies quit lighting up in the jars? Was it because they were still or due to lack of fresh air or some other reason? And do the bats eat fireflies? I would love to be able to answer these questions the next time we catch them and look like a super smart mom!
Thanks!
Kimberly
Then the bats came out. COOL! The kids weren't nearly as impressed as my husband and I were, they look just like birds to them at this age.
Does anyone know why the fireflies quit lighting up in the jars? Was it because they were still or due to lack of fresh air or some other reason? And do the bats eat fireflies? I would love to be able to answer these questions the next time we catch them and look like a super smart mom!
Thanks!
Kimberly