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Butterflies on the move to higher ground as warming redraws Alpine habitats

Butterflies on the move to higher ground as warming redraws Alpine habitats
Phys.org Monday 17 August 2026, 21:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Climate change presents animals and plants with a fundamental challenge: What can they do when their established habitats become increasingly warm? They can adapt to the changing conditions—or move to areas where the climate remains suitable for them.

Climate change presents animals and plants with a fundamental challenge: What can they do when their established habitats become increasingly warm? They can adapt to the changing conditions—or move to areas where the climate remains suitable for them.
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