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Beautiful butterflies

Learn about the life-cycle of a butterfly

2021 Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese

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Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo clean caterpillars harvested from the trees surrounding their village.

From: Insects – Footsteps 115

Why insects are important and how we can look after and benefit from them

Use this activity sheet as a discussion starter with children at home and in schools, Sunday schools and children's clubs.

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