British Invasion

Living on Earth

Warming temperatures in northern Europe are luring some southern species of insects across the English Channel for the first time in recorded history. Scientist Tim Sparks speaks with Living on Earth’s Bruce Gellerman about the butterfly invasion of Britain.

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