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Butterfly's raised by kids...

I never knew it but there are companies that raise bugs for schools and research facilities.

My neighbor and client is one of those people.

A couple of weeks ago he gave me a few caterpillars along with the forgoer food.

They were for my 6 year old grand daughter.

Well, they ate for a week soon spun  their crystallize and then emerged a butterfly after another week.

 

What a great hands-on learning experience for young kids

 

Comment balloon 10 comments • William Feela • May 15 2016 05:49PM
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