butterflies
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Much of the conservation effort is focused on protecting and enlarging the habitats butterflies need to survive, particularly in the face of land-use changes, including the intensification of farming and environmental degradation.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Data collected over half a century shows many of the UK's most distinctive butterflies are in steep decline.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Nearly 50 butterflies are cataloged in these pages through rinpun, a technique that uses adhesive to transfer the scales from butterfly wings onto paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Yet he was relieved to feel those familiar butterflies on the first tee.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
No tiny butterflies fluttering in my stomach to signal that something was clicking.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
