Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ...

The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number of chromosomes out of all multicellular animals in the world. This insect ...

Scientists have described a new butterfly species, Francis’s gorgeous sapphire (Iolaus francisi), from Angola’s Namba Mountains, where its survival depends on mistletoe plants. High-altitude evergreen ...

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Reed City is once again paying tribute to its local veterans through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.This initiative, New program in Benzie and Manistee aids ...

TWIN LAKE, MI — A tiny, rare butterfly has become “the mascot” for ecological efforts in West Michigan. The silvery-winged Karner blue butterfly flitted among native spotted bee balm and butterfly ...

A butterfly that went extinct decades ago after the destruction of its Bay Area habitat is now the driving force behind its restoration with the help of a close relative now fluttering in its terrain.

In the ongoing struggle to conserve native species, the case of the Karner blue butterfly in Wisconsin throws the spotlight on the critical importance of plant selection in garden landscaping.

The California Academy of Sciences is leading an effort to bring back the Xerces blue butterfly, which went extinct around 1941 because of human development in San Francisco. Researchers are hoping to ...

It may be small ‒ only about the size of a nickel ‒ but the Karner blue butterfly is a big deal to Chelsea Weinzinger. That’s one of the reasons that Weinzinger, the state Department of Natural ...

Courtesy Photo/Michigan DNR Karner blue butterfly poses on a raspberry blossom at Allegan State Game Area, spring 2024. Next week, June 16-22, is National Pollinator Week, making it the perfect time ...

The White Mountains are known for their beautiful views year-round, but in June, the views in the fields become especially beautiful as the lupine burst into bloom. Lupines are a tall spike of flowers ...