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The grand return of Cirque du Soleil’s insect-themed “Ovo” to the XL Center finds the show refreshed, colorful and frisky as ...

The high-altitude forest here is the perfect microclimate for the species, and it’s one of the few places in the world where you can hear butterflies flying because of their great numbers. The ...

According to a new article, “Butterfly populations flutter bye,” published in the journal Science, butterflies are dying at ...

Lake City Playhouse's production of Celeste Raspanti's poignant play, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly, opens at 7:30 tonight ...

This weekend is PACKED with Saint Patrick's Day-themed events and more across Utah for you, no matter where you are! Here's ...

Numerous swimmers at the state meet in Bucknell is becoming commonplace for those who wear a Williamsport swimsuit. Last year, the Millionaires saw more than a dozen swimmers — including alternates — ...

San Marcos’ boys and girls swim teams each earned victories in a Channel League meet with Oxnard on Thursday. The Royals’ boys team came out on top 116-29 ...

THOMASVILLE- The Lady Banks Garden Club visited the Thomas-Grady County Service Center on Wednesday, educating its residents ...

A study in the United States found a dramatic 22% decline in butterfly populations between 2000 and 2020. Previous research has focused on a specific butterfly species or regions of the country. For ...

Discover how butterflies use vision for mate selection, influenced by their unique visual systems and wing colors.

TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge gave the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service three years to assess the effects of five pesticides ...