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Once Headed For Extinction, Miami Blue Butterfly Gets A Boost

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The Miami blue butterfly was once common all over South Florida. Now they're only found on a few islands in the Keys. Biologists are trying to give the butterflies a boost in returning to life in the wild — and maybe even the mainland someday. Nancy Klingener (@keywestnan), who covers the Florida Keys for WLRN, has the story.

This segment aired on January 29, 2019.

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