Tracking Butterfly Flight Patterns: Implications for Conservation

Researchers at Britain's Rothamsted Institute are using harmonic radar technology to track butterflies. By attaching tiny transponders to the butterflies, they can monitor their flight patterns from up to a kilometer away. Although the initial study involved only 30 butterflies, the team plans to expand their research to include more species. This work could have significant implications for the conservation of endangered species.

What technology was used to track the butterflies in the study?

What was the size of the wire transponders used in the study?

How did researchers monitor the flight of the butterflies?

Why is the number of butterflies tracked in the pilot study considered insufficient?

What are the implications of this research for endangered species?