Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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Alpine butterflies track warming uphill, but habitat loss may pose bigger risk

A new study published in the journal Alpine Entomology has found that alpine butterflies in the Swiss National Park are closely matching the pace of local warming in their range shift to higher elevations.

Alpine butterflies track warming uphill, but habitat loss may pose bigger risk
Image: Phys.org
A new study published in the journal Alpine Entomology has found that alpine butterflies in the Swiss National Park are closely matching the pace of local warming in their range shift to higher elevations.

Originally published at Phys.org

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