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Injured butterfly gets wing transplant

Gail P Sherman
Oct 13, 2025
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The Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island, receives hundreds of calls daily, with many seeking advice on injured wildlife, such as squirrels, birds, or turtles. Last week, they received a call for help with a butterfly with a broken wing. “When a Good Samaritan called to ask if we could help an injured monarch butter…

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