Butterfly tongue. How thieves, collectors and scientists uncovered the secrets of the world’s most beautiful insects
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This amazing book by Wendy Williams is about some of the most resilient creatures on our planet, butterflies, and their role in our ecosystem and in the lives of all humankind. Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects. There are exhibitions and even whole gardens of butterflies. This is one of those rare insects that we are happy to let into our lives. But what is it that attracts us so much to these creatures? And how is their life really organized? This unique book by science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the secrets of the "fluttering flowers" - creatures far more intelligent and resilient than we are used to thinking. Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species of butterflies have learned to trick ants into taking care of themselves. Butterfly scales are giving scientists ideas for medical technologies that are destined to save lives. Williams describes butterfly habitats around the world and introduces readers not only to the different species of these insects, but also to the scientists who have devoted their lives to studying them. Poignant, engaging, and insightful, this book will open the reader's eyes to the extraordinary importance of butterflies in our world.
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