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Cold Snaps Trigger Monarch Butterfly Migrations
By Elizabeth Howell published
Cold in the Mexico mountaintops prompts migrant monarchs to fly north.
Butterflies Reveal Biodiversity at Guantanamo
By Live Science Staff published
Researchers have documented 51 different butterfly species at the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay.
Climate Change Pushes Butterflies North
By Megan Gannon published
Butterfly populations in Massachusetts have shifted north over the past two decades, likely in response to climate change.
In Photos: Fukushima Butterflies Plagued With Defects
By Live Science Staff published
From deformed wings and eyes to infertility, radiation has wreaked havoc on these insects.
Passion for Butterflies Becomes A Study in Climate Change Impact
By Ayesha Monga Kravetz published
A lifetime of research points to changes in butterfly populations due to a warming climate.
Climate Warming Helps British Butterfly Spread
By Wynne Parry published
The brown argus butterfly has expanded its range rapidly in recent years.
Wild Butterflies Crossbreed to Share Colors & Survive
By Live Science Staff published
Butterflies are promiscuous with large regions of their genomes, spreading traits to different species.
Endangered Blue Butterfly Receives Federal Protection
By Live Science Staff published
These coastal insects are critically endangered.
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