Butterfly magic; within specially crafted houses, butterflies fly free, enchanting all who enter
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Butterfly houses are living exhibits increasing public awareness about butterflies. Since butterflies are so ephemeral, new ones must be introduced continually and many butterfly houses have standing orders for this purpose with faraway breeders. The butterfly houses contribute to the global conservation of the species for several reasons including the fact that tropical suppliers release some of their output back into the wild. Programs of butterfly houses include education, research and conservation.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1996
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Finding dreamland
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The Bronx Zoo located in United States is a butterfly garden, which demonstrates the stewardship for butterflies as being remarkably easy and intimate. The garden teaches zoo visitors about the beneficial roles that butterflies play in the natural world beyond their status as prey for other wildlife.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2005
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Social butterflies
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The age old belief that butterflies are solitary insects, has been defied by a particular type of butterfly that responds collectively to one another. The various types of butterfly socializations, like the ones found in the American tropics, are described.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2004
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