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Iconic Black-Veined White Butterfly Returns to Britain After 100-Year Absence
Photo: Nigel Cohen / Unsplash
A striking butterfly species that vanished from Britain in the early 1900s is being brought back through a carefully planned reintroduction effort on rewilded estate land. The black-veined white, lost due to habitat destruction and land-use changes, represents a significant win for conservation and the UK's growing commitment to restoring natural ecosystems.
A striking butterfly species that vanished from Britain in the early 1900s is being brought back through a carefully planned reintroduction effort on rewilded estate land. The black-veined white, lost due to habitat destruction and land-use changes, represents a significant win for conservation and the UK’s growing commitment to restoring natural ecosystems.