58 of Albania's 207 butterfly species face risk due to climate change impact, with the Alexanor butterfly disappearing.

Climate change is impacting Albania's butterfly population, with 58 of the country's 207 species at risk. Researchers at Tirana University warn that butterflies' sensitivity to environmental change makes them a 'true mirror' of ecosystem conditions. The Alexanor butterfly, once abundant in southwestern Albania, is now disappearing due to human impacts, including climate change.

June 20, 2024
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