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Butterfly Rescue Brings Ecosystem Win | Lansing News
A tiny butterfly, the Powesheik Skipperling, was nearly extinct in Michigan by 2022—down to just a handful. But thanks to a bold rescue effort by MSU, the John Ball Zoo, and the DNR, captive-bred butterflies are now being released in the thousands each year into prairie fens. The wild population, once smaller than captive numbers, has surged to thousands. This isn’t just saving one species—it’s reviving an entire ecosystem, supporting over a hundred other rare and endangered creatures. A small butterfly, a big comeback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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