It is here in Kampung Kuantan that one can see such a brilliant display. Kampung Kuatan is one of the few places in the world where thousands of these shining stars cluster together. Kampung, the Malaysian word for village, is a small village surrounded by coconut and palm oil plantations. Here along the river away from the plantations, the fireflies illuminate the trees for about a quarter of a mile. Up above the stars add to the magic of this natural light show.
Fireflies twinkle every three seconds to attract mates.
The lights, which the male fireflies produce, are brighter than those of the female species. When the males find a mate, they begin to blink in unison. This is called synchronicity. The fireflies are not attracted to flashlights or flashbulbs on cameras. Oddly, enough our guide attracted two fireflies when he inhaled on his cigarette.