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Injured butterfly takes to the skies again after successful wing transplant
A butterfly with a broken wing is able to fly again after undergoing a successful wing transplant.
Sweet Briar Nature Center in Smithtown, New York were approached by a member of the public who found the injured insect.
Once the replacement wing - which was taken from a butterfly which had died - was attached, the monarch butterfly was able to continue its migration path down to Mexico.
In a post to Instagram, Sweet Briar said, "This tiny traveler now has a second chance at life, and at completing its incredible journey."
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