butterflies
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Conservationists say restoring milk parsley is a crucial first step in bringing back the swallowtail, because without it the butterflies cannot breed.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“I asked myself the question, ‘What was meant to be here?’ ” he says, standing in his yard as birds, bees and butterflies floated through the landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
But during times of hardship, the regime has often been willing to consider the worms as returning butterflies, tapping hard currency from visiting Cuban-Americans without giving up political control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, more visually appealing insect groups such as butterflies and dragonflies receive a disproportionate share of conservation protections.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
Instead of butterflies, Danny’s nerves felt like frogs jumping inside.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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