Many butterflies are in danger of extinction as a result of the thoughtless actions of mankind. Ever-increasing human populations demand the rapid expansion of urbanisation and mechanized farming which reduces the habitat of heathland, meadows, pasture and woodland. This endangers butterfly species, such as Silver-studded blue, Chalkhill blue and Purple Emperor. Global warming has had a direct impact upon the reduction of river, lake and pond levels, drying out water meadows and flood plains. Fenland and bogs have been drained for agriculture. The lovely swallowtail butterfly, among other species, depends upon such wetlands for its survival.The British butterflies featured in this book signpost the urgency for action to prevent a world-wide calamity, not only to save butterflies, but to save us all! A portion of the revenue from the sale of this book will be donated to Butterfly conservation. Therefore, every book sold will help to save these beautiful creatures.In this book, butterflies compete with humans in sporting dramas, explore the planetary systems, fight in various armed services, run supermarkets and, incidentally, administer their own Athenian University, with the likes of Plato, Socrates and Euripides pontificating to earnest scholars. You will find, too, butterfly weddings and a structured social system! The Butterfly Marriage Bureau and Dating Service are quite something to behold! Finally, please read "The Butterfly Blessing" at the end of this book. In that blessing, the butterflies entreat humans to behave like themselves; to care and to share; to abide in harmony - and to be happy!