Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
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A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, marking a significant increase due to decades of conservation efforts.
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