How one man repopulated a rare butterfly species in his backyard
The California pipevine swallowtail butterfly is a wonder to behold. For centuries, the California pipevine swallowtail — or, Battus philenor hirsuta — called San Francisco home. As development increased in the early 20th century, the butterfly slowly began to disappear. Today it is a rare sight.
But one man's DIY efforts are starting to bring the butterfly back.
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http://www.vox.com/2016/7/6/12098122/california-pipevine-swallowtail-butterfly-population
