A butterfly farm is preparing to release 100 butterflies into its attraction to mark the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough.<\/p>\n
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm will host an event on Friday 8 May with classes from two local schools, Stratford-upon-Avon Primary and Thomas Jolyffe Primary, to take part in the release.<\/p>\n
It will see 100 blue morpho butterflies released into the attraction’s Rainforest Flight Area.<\/p>\n
The venue’s owner Clive Farrell said: “Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations to care deeply about wildlife and the environment. It is a real privilege to celebrate his 100th birthday at the butterfly farm, especially as he has visited us in the past.”<\/p>\n
He added: “To share this moment with young people makes it even more special, as they are the future custodians of our planet.”<\/p>\n
The Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon Dani Hunter and Stratford-upon-Avon MP Manuela Perteghella will also be in attendance to see the release of the butterflies.<\/p>\n
Blue morphos are striking insects, native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and South America.<\/p>\n
They have short lifespans, of about 115 days, spending most of their lives eating and reproducing.<\/p>\n
The species is threatened by deforestation and over-collection.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the butterfly farm said: “This symbolic gesture celebrates not only Sir David’s extraordinary legacy but also aims to inspire the next generation to appreciate and protect the beauty of nature.”<\/p>\n
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