(ANIMAL VIDEO) This baby bulldog and butterfly are attached at the nose! — Global Animal
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Mutant Butterflies: Product Of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
(ANIMAL NEWS)—The 2011 Fukushima disaster has already impacted the animal world in many ways. Radiation contamination has been found in California bluefin tuna, and now researchers in Japan have found a mutation in butterflies. The mutation causes irregularly developed eyes, stunted wings, disfigured antennas, and different color patterns. Read on to find out what this means for the butterfly population.—Global Animal
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Tropical Butterfly Found In Canada
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) CANADA — The giant swallowtail butterfly, indigenous to Central and South America, was found in Montreal, Quebec. The butterfly was found in the cities botanical garden and is thought to be a result of North America’s climate slowly becoming warmer. Read on for more on this tropical species making its new home in Canada. — Global Animal
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The Blues Of An Endangered Butterfly
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) FLORIDA — Federal officials announced a new addition to the Endangered Species List on April 6. The Miami blue butterfly spends its life in just one given area, and has struggled to survive since the 1970′s. Due to coastal development, mosquito spray, and natural storms, existence of these blue-hued insects seemed impossible. After being re-discovered, their populations hovered near zero. Read on for the details about this extremely rare butterfly, and to get the full details on their new protection. — Global Animal
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365 New Species Found In Peruvian National Park
(ANIMAL NEWS) PERU — Over 300 previously undocumented species were found in the Amazonian forests of Bahuaja Sonene National Park in Peru. Announced yesterday, the inventory list includes over 30 undocumented bird species, 2 new types of bats, and 233 species of moths and butterflies never before seen in the park. The last inventory of the area was done in 1996 and the dramatic rise in species is proof that conservation efforts are paying off. Read more about the new species found in Peru. — Global Animal
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Butterflies Wait For “The One”
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Japanese scientists have discovered that copper butterflies simply close their wings to avoid unsought attention from males. Since these butterflies only mate once during their lifetime, persistent mating attempts can be problematic for females. Read on to learn more about this avoidance strategy. — Global Animal
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Rare He-She Butterfly Is Asymmetrical
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) ENGLAND — A rare dual-sex butterfly has hatched at London’s Natural History Museum. The asymmetrical creature, called a gynandromorph, is half male and half female. Discover which other creatures experience sexual chimeras. — Global Animal
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