Phosphorescent vs. Fluorescent vs. LED: What's the Difference?

Type Needs power? Glows in total darkness? How long
Phosphorescent (your resin animals) No — charged by light Yes 4–12 hours, fading
Fluorescent / UV-reactive Needs a blacklight on No Only while lit
LED / battery figurine Battery Yes Until battery dies
Solar garden light Sunlight + battery Yes 6–8 hours, until battery wears out

This is the honest reason collectors love mini resin animals: no batteries to replace, no wires, no charging port, and nothing to switch on. The light you already have in your home is the fuel.