Injured Monarch Butterfly Able to Fly Again After Wing Transplant
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A monarch butterfly was able to fly again after receiving a wing transplant at a Long Island nature preserve, sparking discussion about the care and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
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I'm not a butterfly-ologist, but I don't think you can just glue a wing back on and provide a good QOL. This seems inhumane.
Wonder if the dead wing will hold up for the lifespan of the butterfly without deteriorating? A living wing would have circulation. Then again even living butterfly wings don't heal from damage so it might not make much difference.
Seems like lotsa other things we should do, like not injuring other animals and people, but I guess one should accept small wins