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Shiny, Beautiful Things That Don’t Break the Bank: Butterfly Jewelry for Valentine’s Day - - The Butterfly Connection -

Shiny, Beautiful Things That Don’t Break the Bank: Butterfly Jewelry for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love, connection, and meaningful moments—not stressing over overpriced gifts. If you’re searching for shiny, beautiful jewelry that doesn’t break the bank, butterfly jewelry offers a thoughtful and visually striking option that feels personal, romantic, and timeless. Butterfly jewelry is especially popular for Valentine’s Day because it blends symbolism, color, and […]

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Behind the Scenes: How New Butterfly Species Are Still Being Discovered - - The Butterfly Connection -

Behind the Scenes: How New Butterfly Species Are Still Being Discovered

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When we think about discovering a new butterfly species, many of us imagine scientists trekking through rainforests with nets in hand. While fieldwork remains critical, some of the most exciting butterfly discoveries today are happening in a far quieter place — inside museum collections. Natural history museums around the world house millions of preserved butterflies,

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A New Year of Transformation: Sharky’s 2026 Predictions for The Butterfly Connection

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As we step into a brand-new year, we’re reminded that transformation doesn’t always have to be loud or rushed. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Intentional. Thoughtful. At The Butterfly Connection, that idea of meaningful transformation has always been at the heart of what we do — and no one embodies that steady presence better than our most

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Wear Nature’s Magic: Stunning Real Butterfly Wing Jewelry from The Butterfly Connection - - The Butterfly Connection -

Wear Nature’s Magic: Stunning Real Butterfly Wing Jewelry from The Butterfly Connection

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If you love jewelry that tells a story—and literally wears the wonder of nature—then the real butterfly wing jewelry collection at The Butterfly Connection is something truly special. Each piece offers a blend of natural beauty, artistic craftsmanship, and meaningful symbolism that makes it more than just an accessory—it’s a celebration of life and transformation. 

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Butterfly Science Breakthroughs of 2025 - What New Research Reveals — and Why It Matters for Conservation, Curiosity & The Butterfly Connection - - The Butterfly Connection -

Butterfly Science Breakthroughs of 2025 – What New Research Reveals — and Why It Matters for Conservation, Curiosity & The Butterfly Connection

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Butterflies aren’t just garden jewelry. They are biological masterworks — breathing examples of evolution, engineering, adaptation, and survival. And 2025 has been an exciting year for butterfly science. From genome sequencing projects to discoveries in wing nanotechnology, researchers are uncovering astonishing details about how butterflies work, evolve, and shimmer. It turns out, the closer we

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Five Things Butterflies Can Teach Us About Gratitude This Thanksgiving - - The Butterfly Connection -

Five Things Butterflies Can Teach Us About Gratitude This Thanksgiving

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As Thanksgiving rolls in—with its parade of pies, packed dinner tables, and the annual debate over who’s making the stuffing—it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. But in nature, gratitude looks a little different. In fact, one of the most unexpectedly wise teachers of gratitude is floating quietly in the background: the butterfly.

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When the Sky Glows, So Do the Wings: What the Northern Lights Can Teach Us About Butterfly Brilliance - - The Butterfly Connection -

When the Sky Glows, So Do the Wings: What the Northern Lights Can Teach Us About Butterfly Brilliance

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This week, much of the U.S. is turning its eyes northward as a rare and powerful geomagnetic storm sets the stage for a dazzling aurora borealis light show. Look up at the evening sky, you may catch a glimpse of pink, green, and violet streaking across the sky — a cosmic performance normally reserved for

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Butterfly or Moth

Butterflies vs. Moths: What Science Says About Their Differences

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They flutter through the same skies, sip from the same flowers, and occasionally sneak into the same frame — but scientifically speaking, butterflies and moths are not the same creature. If you’ve ever wondered whether that delicate winged visitor at your porch light was a butterfly on a night out or a moth with morning

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Hibernate, Hide, or Head South: The Great Butterfly Winter Debate - - The Butterfly Connection -

Hibernate, Hide, or Head South: The Great Butterfly Winter Debate

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When it comes to escaping winter, butterflies have options. Monarchs grab the spotlight, fluttering thousands of miles to Mexico like tiny orange tourists chasing the sun. But what about everyone else? The truth is, most butterflies don’t migrate at all. Instead, they tough it out — tucked in, frozen still, or quietly biding their time.

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