butterflies
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"You can see dragonflies, damselflies, and a range of wonderful butterflies in the grass."
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Dartmoor Zoo said it was working to reintroduce black-veined white butterflies which were believed to have become extinct after World War One, partly due to increased use of pesticides and removal of native hedgerows.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The butterflies are some of "the rarest animals in the UK at the moment"
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The findings raise the possibility that Heliconius butterflies largely avoid the physical deterioration that accompanies aging in most animals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
The way she calls my name makes my butterflies take up their flags, stand in a line like an army poised for battle — like what I’m about to walk into might be dangerous.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
