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butterflys are endangered but not all of them.

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Why is butterfiys endangered?

The most well known butterfly that is endangered in the Rainforest is called the Blue Morpho butterfly. These butterflies are easily spotted by their light blue, shiny wings and small brown dots.


How many of the 10000 butterflies are extencted?

There are more than 120,000 species of butterflies in the world. There are more than 10,000 species of butterflies in North America. Out of these butterflies species in North America there are 17 different species which are threatened by extinction. No known species has officially become extinct in the North American region.


Is a butterfly a pet or wild animal?

Butterflies are typically thought of as wild animals, although you could keep them as a pet for a while if you took good care of it. Be careful what type of butterfly you try to keep as a pet - some of them are endangered species.


How many types of butterflies are endangered?

The main turtles that are endangered are the Loggerhead Turtle and the Green Turtle.Additional Information: There are many different types of turtles that are listed by the International Union of Conservation for Nature, or the IUCN Red List. There are over 200 species listed under turtles. That includes all the status ranges, and the wide range of turtles from all over the world. Also, the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List, has right at 50 different species listed. That list includes both the status threatened and endangered posted. A quick scan found a couple that were duplicates, but most appear to be additional listings of different species by this report. For more please, details see the sites listed below.


Why do butterflies visit flowers?

Butterflies visit flowers to feed on nectar, which provides them with important nutrients and energy. It also helps with pollination, as butterflies inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another as they feed.