Why some mammals glow under ultraviolet light

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May 6, 2025, 2:06 pm217 ptsTop
James Cook University scientists have been trying to discover exactly why some animals glow under ultraviolet light. JCU researcher Linda Reinhold led the study, which is published in PLOS One. She said photoluminescence in mammal fur is common.

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