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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Number of wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Wild bee species at risk in Europe have more than doubled and endangered butterfly species have almost doubled due to habitat loss and climate change.
Books
fromKqed
1 month ago

A New Book About Butterflies Sprinkles Magic Around the Bay

San Francisco and nearby counties host 135 butterfly species, many observable within the city, connecting personal illness to renewed engagement with nature.
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Arts
fromColossal
3 months ago

Nervous System's Puzzles Celebrate E.A. Seguy's Vivid Butterflies

E.A. Séguy created vibrant butterfly prints using pochoir technique, now transformed into wooden puzzles by Nervous System.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hot weather boosts butterfly count at Kew Gardens

More than 670 individual butterflies have been recorded at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew since April, indicating a significant increase over previous records at this site.
Environment
Arts
fromColossal
3 months ago

From Velvet and Vintage Textiles, Larysa Bernhardt Embroiders Otherworldly Moths

Mythology and folklore reveal complex symbolism in moths and butterflies, embodying dualities of beauty and risk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Week in wildlife: an orphaned sloth bear, swimming hippos and cheeky New Forest donkeys

One five-month-old sloth bear cub named Jenny was found clinging to her deceased mother, a victim of human-wildlife conflict in India, highlighting urgent conservation needs.
Environment
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Too Many Lemons? Use Them To Attract Butterflies And Bring Color To Your Garden - Tasting Table

Planting lemon trees and using lemon peels can attract butterflies and enhance your edible garden.
OMG science
fromKqed
9 months ago

Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How | KQED

Grass skipper caterpillars cleverly construct grass shelters for protection while exhibiting unique flying skills and intricate courtship behaviors.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

Scientists identify new 'curiously isolated' butterfly species

A new butterfly species, Satyrium curiosolus, discovered in Canada is genetically isolated and could face conservation challenges due to its unique ecology.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Opinion | These Butterflies Fly 9,300 Miles to Survive

Painted Lady butterflies migrate 4,500 miles, exemplifying resilience to environmental changes but requiring human protection for survival.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
OMG science

This Butterfly's Epic Migration Is Written into Its Chemistry

Painted ladies exhibit remarkable migratory capabilities, traveling extensive distances across continents and actively directing their journeys.
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