The Go Jetters Visit Glow Worms in New Zealand
In The Go Jetters Visit Glow Worms in New Zealand, Ubercorn and the Go Jetters explore the magical Waitomo Caves in New Zealand! These ancient caves are millions of years old and filled with glow worms that light up the darkness like tiny stars. Tourists can take special boat rides to see the glowing caves up close. Learn why these little glow worms need the cool, damp caves to survive and shine! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: How do the glow worms’ glowing lights helps them in the cave?
A: The glow worms use their light to attract insects that they can catch and eat.
Q: Why do you think tourists are excited to visit the Waitomo Caves and see the glow worms?
A: Tourists may get excited because the glowing worms make the caves look like a magical, starry night sky, and it’s a unique experience they can’t find anywhere else.
Q: How might the glow worms feel if they had to leave the caves?
A: The glow worms might not survive outside the caves because it’s too dry and bright for them, and they need the damp, dark environment to stay safe and glow.