Butterfly

Stunning new pictures reveal butterfly thieves stealing ant goo in the Amazon forest.

Stunning new pictures reveal kleptomaniac butterflies in the Amazon forest stealing ant goo.

The sea butterfly, a tiny marine snail, has more in common with flying insects than you might expect, according to a new study investigating the creature's swimming technique.

The striking new species is the first butterfly to be named for the British broadcaster.

Many species of birds and even mammals, such as the great whales, travel thousands of miles to over-winter in warmer climates. Check out these photos of one of the most spectacular migrations.

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 of butterflies that will likely go extinct by 2050 in southern Britain if their habitats aren't preserved and droughts worsen.

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?

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.