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UK's Large Blue Butterfly Population Surges 1,866% After Extinction Recovery

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The large blue butterfly, once declared extinct in Britain, has staged a remarkable comeback since conservation efforts began in 1983. Its population has grown by an extraordinary 1,866%, now thriving across 33 distinct sites. The species' recovery relied on a complex ecological relationship involving specific food plants and ant colonies. Targeted habitat restoration and a deeper understanding of the butterfly's life cycle were central to the conservation strategy. The large blue is now widely regarded as a landmark example of successful species revival.

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