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Hurricanes Actually Help Endangered Butterfly

April 5, 2025

The Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly lives in far South Florida and is incredibly rare. But in a surprise twist, more of them are found in years after a hurricane. Here’s a look at why, based on research that culled through 35 years of population counts - and weather data.