Even butterflies are losing their colours as forests are replaced by monocultures.
Without protection for native habitats, the most vibrant species could vanish.
It is not too late. In forests allowed to recover, colour and life return.
Without protection for native habitats, the most vibrant species could vanish.
It is not too late. In forests allowed to recover, colour and life return.
As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
The insects’ brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes – and they are not the only things dulling down
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October 13, 2025 at 6:07 AM