Big Butterfly count
Half of British butterfly species threatened, near threatened, or extinct
Time is running out to save Britain’s butterflies, according to wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation, after the latest Red List assessment placed half of Britain’s butterfly species on the List. But, there is still hope.
Summer heatwave boosts common blue butterfly population
Record-breaking summer weather has helped significantly increase numbers of the common blue butterfly, which has been struggling for the last 40 years, according to the latest figures.