7 Fascinating Facts About Butterflies
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Butterflies are fascinating creatures with many unique attributes and adaptabilities.
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They taste with their feet, have transparent wings, and some species can migrate thousands of miles.
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They also have a complex life cycle, transforming from caterpillars to winged adults.
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Adult butterflies primarily consume liquids, such as nectar from flowers, and sometimes drink from mud puddles.
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Butterflies are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature for flight.
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Some butterfly species undertake incredibly long migrations, traveling thousands of miles between breeding and overwintering grounds.
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Butterflies can see colours, including ultraviolet light, which humans cannot perceive.
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The vibrant colours and patterns on butterfly wings are created by the tiny scales that cover their wings, which reflect and absorb light.
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