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Britain's Butterflies Are Changing! Some Species Disappear While Others Thrive

Thursday 16 April 2026 Newsround (BBC)
Britain's Butterflies Are Changing! Some Species Disappear While Others Thrive

Photo: Emily Dill Strock / Unsplash

Scientists who watch butterflies across the UK have noticed something amazing—while some butterfly species are becoming rarer, other types are doing better than ever because the weather is getting warmer. It's like a game of musical chairs where different butterflies are winning and losing depending on whether they like hot or cold weather. This means our gardens and parks could look completely different in the next few years!
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