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How Costa Rica became world's largest exporter of butterflies

CNN · 1 month ago
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1 month ago

Costa Rica is the largest exporter of butterflies in the world. Industry experts there say the insects played a small part in the country’s dramatic reforestation, before being recruited to travel to exhibits around the world where the creatures encourage museum visitors to protect the species in their own backyards.

Breakdown
  • Costa Rica is the largest exporter of butterflies, supplying exhibits worldwide. 8s
  • The butterfly export industry began in the 1980s and contributed to national reforestation. 33s
  • Distributed farming allows families to breed butterflies as a sustainable livelihood. 57s
  • Butterflies from Costa Rica are sent to global exhibits, promoting conservation awareness. 1m 57s
  • Exhibits encourage visitors to protect butterfly habitats and avoid insecticides at home. 2m 35s
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