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Monarch butterfly rescued after landing in refried beans

Original: Monarch butterfly saved after landing in refried beans https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/monarc

A monarch butterfly was rescued and saved after landing in refried beans, in a story reported by Popular Science. The unusual rescue has drawn attention online as a lighthearted but telling example of how often butterflies and other pollinators run into trouble with human food and environments.

Why now: The quirky, feel-good rescue story is being shared as light environmental news.

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• Monarch butterfly saved after landing in refried beans https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/monarch-butterfly-rescue-refried-beans/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 5

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