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Climate change reshapes butterfly ranges
The study reveals that climate change is reshaping the global distribution map of butterflies, with most species expanding into new areas while others are contracting and facing the risk of extinction in the future. The data showed that 79% of the changes in their range are linked to rising temperatures and extreme weather events, with 80% of the species expanding and increasing their distribution range, whereas 27% have experienced reductions in their habitats. The shift in butterfly distribution zones indicates a complex interaction with climate change, especially with rising temperatures pushing some species northward or to higher altitudes, although movement to higher elevations accounts for only 22% of the recorded changes.
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