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Close relative of extinct Xerces butterfly helps restore Bay Area habitat

Name: Close relative of extinct Xerces butterfly helps restore Bay Area habitat
Uploaded: 2025-07-24T19:16:00-0700
Duration: 3 min 32 s
Description: A butterfly that went extinct decades ago after the destruction of its Bay Area habitat is now the driving force behind its restoration with the help of a close relative now fluttering in its terrain.

A butterfly that went extinct decades ago after the destruction of its Bay Area habitat is now the driving force behind its restoration with the help of a close relative now fluttering in its terrain.