Tag Archives: Butterflies

University Museum of Zoology in Cambridge launches ‘12 Days of Winter Wildlife’ online event, 1st to 12th December 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 30-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — A special 12-day online event showcasing winter wildlife in the UK is being launched by the University Museum of Zoology in Cambridge. Researchers and staff will share their enthusiasm for winter wildlife from … Read the full press release

Researchers: Fast-evolving gene appears to play a critical role in dictating the colours and patterns on butterfly wings

Heliconius butterflies have evolved bright yellow colours to deter predators, while peppered moths famously turned black to hide from birds. A new study reveals that the same gene causes both, raising fascinating questions about how evolution by natural selection occurs … Read the full press release