Butterfly populations disappearing at ‘dire’ rate
A study recently published in the journal Science determined that the butterfly population across the continental U.S. has been dropping at an average rate of 1.3% since the year 2000. The study's authors attributed the use of insecticides, the destruction of ecosystems and a changing climate to population decreases. “Numerous declines have been documented across insect groups, and the potential consequences of insect losses are dire," study authors stated.
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