According to a new country-wide study, butterfly populations in the United States have been decreasing by an average of 1.4% per year since the turn of the century. Although that might not sound like a lot, in fact it will be ruinous going forward. Experts believe that America's butterflies are disappearing at this alarming rate for a number of reasons. And given their important role as pollinators and nature ambassadors, the need to protect our planet's butterfly species is more pressing than ever.
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