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Albuquerque’s last hope for a rare butterfly

One tiny caterpillar in Albuquerque might be the last of its kind—the endangered Checkerspot Butterfly, once a common sight in New Mexico’s Sacramento Mountains. Habitat loss and climate change have nearly wiped out both the butterfly and its only food source, the New Mexico Penstemon flower. Now, local researchers are pinning their hopes on this single survivor, which has already outlived expectations. It’s a powerful reminder of how close we are to losing unique species forever. What do you think—should more resources go toward saving local wildlife before it’s too late? #Science #Albuquerque #CheckerspotButterfly