butterflies
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Because climate change could have good and negative effects on butterflies, the focus must be on habitat restoration.
From BBC
The practice of naming new species after celebrities, fictional characters and others has a long history, and “giving these butterflies an unusual name helps to draw attention to this underappreciated group,” Dr. Blanca said.
From New York Times
His problem, he says, is that he’s a hopeless romantic — the butterflies, the first kiss, the ego boost.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists have named a new group of butterflies after the villain Sauron from the Lord of the Rings novels.
From BBC
She’d designed it over the weekend, stitching together a purple collage of cats and butterflies, flowers and affirmations.
From Washington Post
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