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# ‘Like a canary in a coal mine:’ Ottawa’s butterfly population is saying about biodiversity

The number of butterflies counted in the area has been going down, but there is hope for this important species, experts say.

Section: [Around Town](/ottawa/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Capital Current](https://capitalcurrent.ca/like-a-canary-in-a-coal-mine-ottawas-butterfly-population-is-saying-about-biodiversity/), 2026-11-02 07:59 EST: ‘Like a canary in a coal mine:’ Ottawa’s butterfly population is saying about biodiversity

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