Some UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid ‘human impact’
by Rebecca Speare-Cole
Apr 02, 2024
2 minutes
Conservationists have recorded their lowest ever count of some butterfly varieties in Britain amid concerns about human impacts on the environment.
Last year saw a mixed picture for 58 butterflies, with some species soaring in numbers while others saw worrying declines, according to findings from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS).
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