The vulnerable Réunion endemic “Papillon la Pature” has been protected under CITES Appendix III. Alongside conservation efforts on the ground, preventing illegal or unsustainable trade in this way could provide new hope and prevent further decline of this beautiful short-tailed swallowtail. The species has been extinct in the Seychelles since 1890 and, despite being protected […]
How can chocolate save butterflies?
There are nearly 600 species of swallowtails and birdwings across the world, but sadly, many of these spectacular butterflies are under threat. One of the biggest challenges they face is destruction of their habitat, often due to deforestation, drainage and intensive agriculture. But agro-ecotourism projects which put the community at the heart of their work […]
New protections proposed for the vulnerable Small Réunion Swallowtail
Papilio phorbanta, also known as the Small Réunion Swallowtail, has been proposed for inclusion on the CITES Appendix III species listings. The listing, if successful, will come into force on 21 May 2023 and require imports and exports of Papilio phorbanta to have CITES documentation. Papilio phorbanta is now endemic to Réunion Island, a French […]
Richard Bennett joins SBBT as Honorary Advisor on Captive Breeding
Richard has bred butterflies for 55 years, starting in West Yorkshire and now in Watamu, Kenya. A zoologist trained at Oxford, for 30 years he has owned a butterfly farm supplying live exhibitions in USA and UK. His insight and knowledge of captive breeding will be key to the success of SBBT’s conservation projects.
Richard Markham joins SBBT as Honorary Coordinator on the Natewa Swallowtail
SBBT is delighted to welcome Richard as Honorary Coordinator for Natewa Swallowtail studies in Fiji, where he is closely involved with our project with NatureFiji Marequeti-Viti to conserve and breed Papilio natewa, a very rare species discovered only in 2017. Richard is the Director of Kokomana Pte Ltd., a cocoa plantation and chocolate company based […]
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