'If you thought butterflies were special, the clear intelligible
science in this superb page-turner will make you realise they're
ultra-special' - MATTHEW OATES This new addition to the British
Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and
ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly
Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our
British species (also drawing on comparative examples from
continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to
survive in such a highly competitive natural world. Combining
personal anecdote with the latest discoveries in the scientific
literature, this book covers everything from why we love
butterflies and their life-cycle from egg to adult, to their
struggle for survival in a world of predators and parasites and the
miracle of migration. The final chapters explore how butterflies
are recorded, the change in their ranges and abundance during the
20th and 21st centuries, and the significance of managing habitats
at a landscape scale, concluding with a passionate plea for why we
must act now to reverse butterfly declines. Insightful, inspiring
and a joy to read, Butterflies is the culmination of a lifetime of
careful research into what makes these beautiful insects tick and
how and why we must conserve them.
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