wendy williams the language of butterflies

‘Enchanting … introduces us to an array of fascinating people who help tease out delightful insights into lepidopteran biology and evolution. Touching, eye-opening and profound, it is a love letter to these vanishing species, and a celebration of the beauty and joy they bring to our world. She examines the ancient partnership between butterflies and humans, and the ways we depend on them today – from a bellwether on climate change to a source of life-saving medical technology.įor lovers of Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus and Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, this melodious book reveals the inner lives of these special creatures and shows why they continue to fascinate us. What draws us to these creatures so intensely? Why do they live so briefly? How do they get their colours? Science journalist Wendy Williams investigates butterflies across the globe, their habitats and those dedicated to studying them. Their beauty has led many to obsession – lepidopterists (butterfly-seekers) have died in search of particular species, frenzied and driven mad in the pursuit of colour. They are smarter than we think – some species have learned to fool ants into taking care of them.

Their feats are staggering – monarchs migrate thousands of kilometres each year. An enthralling look at one of the world’s most beautiful and resilient animals, and the role they play in our ecosystemīutterflies are beloved across the globe, adorning gardens, parks and zoos.

Wendy williams the language of butterflies