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Karner Blue Butterfly Gets New Habitat
New Hampshire’s last stronghold for the endangered Karner blue butterfly is getting protected — the state just bought seven acres of critical pine barrens habitat for $575,000, bringing the species one step closer to recovery after nearly vanishing in the 1990s. Once widespread, these butterflies now rely on sunny meadows with wild lupines, a niche environment threatened by development and fire suppression. Thanks to a captive rearing program by the state and National Guard, the butterfly’s population is rebounding — but it’s still federally endangered. This new land, adjacent to existing…
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