Butterflies
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As Temps Rise, Amphibians May Vanish
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Sep 29, 2011 07:50 AM ET | 0
Frogs and other amphibians will have a hard time finding escape routes from warming environments. Read more
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Monarch Butterfly Populations Tumbling
Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 11:28 AM ET | 0
Populations overwintering in Mexico may be on the decline. Read more
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Borrowing from Butterflies
Posted by Gene Charleton Thu Sep 23, 2010 01:00 AM ET | 0
Researchers have figured out how to assemble their own butterfly wing colors by putting together layers of material, sometimes only atoms thick. Read more
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Insects Actively Surf the Wind
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Feb 4, 2010 02:01 PM ET | 0
Tiny-brained insects know how to adjust their bodies and ride winds to get to where they want to go. Read more
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Butterflies in Space?
Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:40 PM ET | 0
Space shuttle Atlantis launched carrying a few unexpected passengers. Read more
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Monarch Butterfly Antennas Serve as GPS
Posted Thu Sep 24, 2009 09:21 AM ET | 0
Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico for the winter and scientists have long speculated on how the insects find their way.That not only showed the antennas were sensing light for navigating, it also showed that the sense of smell isn't... Read more
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Female Monarch Butterflies Disappearing
Posted by Jessica Marshall Wed Sep 23, 2009 09:50 AM ET | 0
Female monarch butterflies are in decline, a new study finds."Population growth depends on the number of females, not males, and this could have some adverse impacts for the monarch population to grow." Read more
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News: Monarch Butterflies Tagged for Trip South [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Sep 23, 2009 08:47 AM ET | 0
Monarch butterflies can migrate 3,000 miles each year. Jorge Ribas flutters around Monarch Watch volunteers tracking the voyage. Watch video
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News: Monarch Butterfly Fast Facts [VIDEO]
Posted Wed Sep 23, 2009 08:47 AM ET | 0
The 4th grade class from St. Joe Elementary School in the Ozark Mountain School District teaches Jorge Ribas all about Monarch butterflies. Watch video
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Butterfly Hindered by Extreme Sex Ratio
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:13 PM ET | 0
Pop songs romanticize about a girl for every boy, but nature isn't quite as even-handed, according to a new study that documents one species of tropical butterfly that has a sex ratio for some populations of 20 females for every male. Read more
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Female Monarch Butterflies Disappearing: Discovery News
Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET
Numbers of female monarch butterflies are in decline, a new study finds. Read more
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Monarch Butterfly Antennas Serve as GPS : Discovery News
Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET
Butterfly antennas help these little insects to navigate during their long migrations. Read more
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Butterfly Hindered by Extreme Sex Ratio: Discovery News
Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET
An extreme imbalance of females to males among a tropical butterfly reveals evolution in action. Read more
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Chernobyl Radiation Still Harming Animals : Discovery News
Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET
The Chernobyl disaster, a nuclear reactor explosion and subsequent fire on April 26, 1986, which spewed highly radioactive fallout into the atmosphere, continues to harm animal populations in the Ukraine, according to a new study. Read more
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Young Butterflies Trick Ants Into Raising Them: Discovery News
Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET
Flitting across your yard, butterflies seem friendly and harmless. But at least one type has learned to raise its young as parasites, tricking ants into feeding it and giving special treatment. Read more
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