Butterfly

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All butterflies evolved from ancient moths in North America 100 million years ago
By Soumya Sagar published
Scientists have revealed how butterflies evolved and took over the world in a new tree of life.

Monarch butterflies teetering ‘on the edge of collapse,’ added to endangered species list
By Stephanie Pappas published
The migratory monarch is threatened by habitat loss, pesticide and herbicide use, and climate change.
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