brilliance – adj. intense light or brightness

flash - n. a sudden burst of bright light

gasp – n. the sound made of a person breathing heavily

synchronous – adj. existing at the same time

larvae – n. the active, developing form of an insect

eco-tourist – n. people who travel for please to see wild, often threatened natural environments

impact – n. the effect or influence of one person or thing

encroachment – n. the invasion of one's territory or rights

wipe out - v. to destroy

draw - v. to pull or act like a magnet