×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

'Emergency' declared over falling UK butterfly numbers

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Football
Inside Victor Omune's Ingwe push to fulfil father's dream
By Ben Ahenda 12 hrs ago
Sports
Stage set for the final Counties Intermediate Championships
Sports
Government steps up sports infrastructure expansion with new Thika Stadium
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Football
Bilbao winger Nico Williams out indefinitely with groin issue