Learn about butterflies day: how the evolution of Lepidoptera contributed to a world full of colors
Today is the Learn about butterflies day! Let us dive a little bit into the evolutionary history of butterflies, and
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Öbb goes glyphosate-free: a win for Apollo!
What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient used in herbicides. It is used for example in Roundup, from which
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Summary of Apollo EduActivities in Austria 2023
The LIFEApollo2020 project includes educational activities aiming at raising awareness about the need of preserving the Parnassius apollo butterfly. This
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Exploring the peaks and valleys: insights from the 2023 Apollo breeding season
Butterfly breeding farms typically aim to contribute to the conservation of endangered species, such as the Apollo butterfly. These farms
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Livestock Grazing’s Role in Preserving Apollo’s Habitat
By Vlado Vancura Introduction Domestic grazers, like livestock, might seem to be an unexpected ally for Apollo butterflies. Their role
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2024: Mosel’s Apollo crowned as Butterfly of the Year!
In 2024, the charming Mosel region has crowned the Apollo Butterfly as its Butterfly of the Year! This magnificent insect
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Happy Winter Holidays!
As snow covers the landscape, marking the end of the Apollo butterfly season, our project team wrapped up the outdoor
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The beauty of butterfly wings
Butterfly wings are the most striking part of a butterfly’s body and are certainly the reason why butterflies are so
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Educational activities for the Apollo butterfly in Poland in 2023
Education is one of the key tasks of the LIFE Apollo2020 project. The population of the Apollo butterfly Parnassius apollo
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How dogs assist in the detection of Apollo caterpillars
People discovered the sensitivity of a dog’s nose thousands of years ago, initially using it for hunting. Fast forward to
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