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Jan 21
16m 7s

Following the Painted Ladies

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Have you heard of the Painted Lady butterfly? Scientists say this small speckled beauty – no more than 6 cm across – endures the longest migration path of its species. Photographer Lucas Fogalia, author of "Constant Bloom," dared to follow the path of this butterfly in his photo book, Constant Bloom, and he says the journey reveals a rich story of streng ... Show More
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