Scientists to attempt to rear swallowtail butterflies from eggs frozen in nitrogen
Researchers are to attempt to rear swallowtail butterflies from eggs frozen in liquid nitrogen in a test to see whether ...
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Study documents monarch butterflies’ exposure to deadly pesticides
In 2024, a mass die-off of western monarchs occurred at an overwintering site in Pacific Grove, California. When researchers visited ...
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Rare heath fritillary butterflies surge in number on Exmoor after sunny spring
The combination of sunny spring weather and habitat improved by a herd of red Devon cattle has led to a ...
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Research reveals butterflies are bouncing back in South Downs National Park
Buddy blues: chalkhill blue butterflies at St Catherine’s Hill (image credit: Mike Blacknell). People are being encouraged to come to ...
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Petition: Save Butterflies From Extinction – Act Now
A recent study has revealed that a whopping 22% of butterfly species in the United States have disappeared in the ...
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Good news and bad news for monarch butterflies – and what you can do
Every year, monarch butterflies – delicate insects no heavier than a paperclip – undergo a magnificent migratory journey across North ...
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New bill could mean more bees and butterflies in the skies
Media Contacts Caroline Wagar Federal Legislative Associate, Environment America Lisa Frank Executive Director, Environment America; Vice President and D.C. Director, ...
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A butterfly collector in Africa with more than 4.2 million seeks to share them for the future
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — What began as a childhood hobby more than six decades ago has led to what might ...
Read moreDetailsMonarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US
The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years ...
Read moreDetailsNew ‘threatened’ classification would give monarch butterflies fighting chance to survive
Media Contacts Steve Blackledge Senior Director, Conservation America Campaign, Environment America WASHINGTON – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) ...
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