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Conservationist Works to Restore Bali's Declining Firefly Population

Fireflies are vanishing from Bali due to habitat loss, light pollution, pesticide use, and climate change. A local conservationist has launched an initiative to help bring them back.

Wayan Wardika initiated 'Bring Back the Light' in 2020, Indonesia's sole firefly conservation program. His team concentrates on breeding fireflies for reintroduction into the wild.

Wardika's efforts have highlighted the critical role of habitat protection for sustainable firefly population growth.

He is now encouraging local farmers to adopt organic farming practices and eliminate chemical use to support firefly numbers.

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