A study of butterfly species has become an important element in conservation biology that is gaining importance in recent years. A Butterfly Park has been established inside the Nagarahole National Park by an enthusiastic Forest Officer who has made up his mind to take what began as a hobby — or call it a passion — to greater heights, achieving conservation as well.
While over 17,000 butterfly species are documented in different parts of the world, India, with 1,504 butterfly species are identified till date and that accounts for 8.7 percent of butterfly species of the world. Karnataka has 325 species.
