Butterflies Around the World Are Moving to New Habitats, Largely Because of Climate Change, a Study Suggests
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As the world warms, butterflies across the globe are relocating to new environments. The insects are considered sentinels of change because of their sensitivity to shifts in temperature, rainfall and habitat conditions.
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As the world warms, butterflies across the globe are relocating to new environments. The insects are considered sentinels of change because of their sensitivity to shifts in temperature, rainfall and habitat conditions. Past research has found alterations in their ranges, but much of it focuses on specific species and geographic locations. Now, to get a more complete understanding, a team has combed through thousands of published studies and records of expert knowledge, including non-traditional data sources in 15 languages.
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- As the world warms, butterflies across the globe are relocating to new environments. The insects are considered sentinels of change because of their sensitivity to shifts in temperature, rainfall and habitat conditions.
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Butterflies Around the World Are Moving to New Habitats, Largely Because of Climate Change, a Study Suggests
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