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There are more than 17,000 different species, or types, of butterflies. They come in many colors and live in very different types of climates.


Monarchs Rule
Monarchs Rule
The orange-and-black monarch butterfly is a familiar sight in many parts of North America.
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Float Like a Butterfly
Float Like a Butterfly
A butterfly's wings are covered in tiny scales. The scales give butterflies their unique colors.
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Flower Power
Flower Power
Most butterflies have a long, tube-shaped mouth. They use it to suck nectar from flowers.
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