In Victoria stroll amidst
hundreds of exotic butterflies flying free in an indoor tropical
rainforest. Witness the entire life cycle of these amazing insects. Our
spectacular flowering plants and foliage, fascinating birds, waterfalls
and stream all contribute to make this a photographer's paradise and a
truly memorable experience for the entire family.
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Adult butterflies on
average live about two to three weeks, but some species of moths live a
mere three or four days. Because of the chance of birds or other
predators eating them, or a failed emergence from their cocoon or
chrysalis, some butterflies may live less than a day. Many chrysalis can
also fall prey to different parasites and never reach the butterfly
stage.
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Scientists estimate that
there are up to 15,000 species of butterflies and 250,000 species of
moths. There are still thousands of moth and butterfly species that have
not been found or described by scientists. In the United States and
Canada, more than 750 species of butterflies and 11,000 species of moths
have been recorded. Many species of moths and a few kinds of butterflies
are still being discovered. There is still much to be discovered and
learned.
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