Public urged to count butterflies amid climate crisis threat

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Public urged to count butterflies amid climate crisis threat

Scientists are urging the public to help track a declining UK butterfly population as they discover many species are migrating northwards because of climate change.

Some 80% of butterfly species found in the UK have declined since the 1970s.

Last year, more than 135,000 counts were conducted across the UK, with volunteers spending a combined total of almost four years taking part.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/public-urged-to-count-butterflies-amid-climate-crisis-threat-13185300

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Date: July 28, 2024