The butterflies return 30 years after their extinction in Britain | World of Science »
Posted By rpf_81 5 months, 2 weeks ago in NewsGreat Britain - 30 years ago, the butterfly azuré wild thyme was officially extinct in Britain because of changing agricultural practices. But this blue butterfly is making a comeback. Approximately 20,000 specimens should fly in the countryside this summer through the efforts of scientists for the reintroduction of the species.
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This story is a great example of how animals can evolve their behaviors to meet the changes in their environment. In this example migration of an insect species out of and into a country clearly shows how adaptive animals can be. Keep this in mind when coming up with your own science fair projects.
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