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Nature's GMOs: Parasites Alter Butterfly Genomes Using Viruses
By Charles Q. Choi published

Thirsty Butterflies Disappearing from the UK
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
Some butterfly species could disappear from southern Britain in the next 35 years if climate change and habitat loss continue, according to new research.

Photos: Delicate, Disappearing Butterflies of Southern Britain
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
Photos of butterflies that will likely go extinct by 2050 in southern Britain if their habitats aren't preserved and droughts worsen.

Animal Sex: How Butterflies Do It
By Joseph Castro published
When it comes to sex, are butterflies as nurturing and gentle as they appear to be, or is there a more aggressive side to their mating?

Beautiful Butterfly on Brink of Revival, Despite Century of Threats
By Michael Sainato published
Despite being criss-crossed by housing developments and a landfill, a small nature preserve is now bouncing back, boosting the rare butterflies that call it home.

Monarch Butterflies Considered for Endangered Species Status
By Megan Gannon published
The monarch butterfly, once common across the United States, could soon end up on the Endangered Species List.

Colorful Butterfly Wings Inspire Counterfeit-Proof Tech
By Elizabeth Peterson published
To stop identity thieves and counterfeiters, a group of researchers is looking for inspiration from an unlikely source: butterflies.
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