There are nearly 20,000 butterfly species in the world today. About 750 species inhabit the U.S. alone. With so many butterflies in the world, one would think they would band together to improve their ...

Identifying specific types of butterflies allows for better conservation, Blaca said. "Some of these species are threatened with extinction, and so there's a lot to do now we can put a name to ...

On any given week, visitors can spot 20-30 different kinds of butterflies. About a dozen different species are delivered each week, from regions like South America and Southeast Asia.

The Butterfly Festival will be marking its 25th year this weekend as visitors learn more about the environment and ...

Butterfly Kaleidoscope has grown into one of the zoo’s top attractions, Sullivan said. The Indianapolis Zoo had a butterfly showcase for more than 10 years but ended the exhibit in 2011.

The Miami Blue butterfly, once common in the coastal areas of South Florida, is seen in Bahia Honda State Park on Bahia Honda Key, Fla., in May 2004. Jaret Daniels / University of Florida via AP file ...

These flowers make great companion plants for zinnias. Both have bold colors and intriguing shapes and will attract ...