butterflies

Why the king of butterflies is set for a comeback: Purple Emperor set for record numbers this summer

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It is one of the most beautiful – and most elusive – butterflies ever to be found in Britain. And after decades of decline, the magnificent Purple Emperor is set to make a comeback in record numbers this summer, thanks to May’s unusually warm weather. ‘This year will be amazing and possibly the best this … Read more

Social butterflies are able to cope with isolation just as well as introverts

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Social butterflies are able to cope with isolation just as well as introverts and do not appear to have been harder hit by coronavirus social distancing measures, study shows Researchers surveyed 800 adults currently in lockdown from the UK and the US They asked them whether they had a preference or aversion to being alone … Read more