Amazing Wildlife is taking a leap into the colorful world of the butterfly! Rick and Ebone analyze how the shades of the butterfly wings that capture our attention serve a different purpose in nature. The hosts also explain the importance of the creature in order to help scientists measure the health of the planet. Later, Paige Howorth joins the show to give us insight on why the Quino checkerspot butterfly, native to southern California and Baja California, might be hard to spot and the current program in place to lower the level of decline.
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03/25/22 • 22 min
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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast - Butterfly: More Than Beauty
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Hi, I'm Rick Schwartz and I'm Ebony mone. Welcome to Amazing Wildlife, where we explore unique stories of wildlife from around the world and uncover fascinating animal facts. This podcast is a production of my Heart Radio and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, in international nonprofit conservation organization which oversees the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. There's anonymous with sunshine and flowers and their transformations are legendary. I'm
Butterfly: More Than Beauty Top Questions Answered
How is population augmentation used to conserve struggling butterflies?
Population augmentation involves raising larvae of struggling butterflies in a conservation lab.
What is diapause, and how does it benefit Keino checkerspot butterflies?
Diapause is a period of rest during the summer when the habitat of Keino checkerspot butterflies dries up, allowing them to survive.
What challenges are involved in rearing Keino larvae?
Rearing Keino larvae requires patience and attention to detail due to their fragile nature and large numbers.
How does the butterfly conservation lab use a soft release strategy?
The butterfly conservation lab places sleeping caterpillars in pods in the habitat as part of their soft release strategy.
How successful was the first release of Keino larvae in 2017?
The first release of Keino larvae in 2017 resulted in the successful emergence of 35 adult butterflies.
How many larvae have been reared and released into the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge?
Over 15,000 larvae have been reared and released into the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Besides butterflies, how do native plants benefit other species?
Protecting butterfly habitat benefits other species, such as bees, by preserving native plants.
Why is advocating for the protection of native pollinators important?
Native pollinators, including bees, play a crucial role in the food supply, making advocating for their protection important.
How can individuals support pollinators?
Individuals can support pollinators by advocating for legislation, creating native landscapes in their yards, and avoiding pesticide use.
What is the significance of butterflies in biodiversity?
The podcast episode focuses on butterflies and their importance in biodiversity.
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