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The secrets behind a butterfly’s big wings – RN Breakfast – ABC News
Butterflies are one of nature’s most delicate and beautiful creatures but their ungainly way of flying has long baffled scientists.
Butterflies are one of nature’s most delicate and beautiful creatures but their ungainly way of flying has long baffled scientists.
The insects have unusually large wings which leads them to move through the air in an awkward, zigzagging style.
Now, researchers believe they’ve helped solve the mystery.
FEATURED: Per Henningsson, researcher at Lund University
PRODUCER:
Max Chalmers
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