Park rangers in the field (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Park rangers in the field

Caption

Butterflies aren't just restricted to ground level. To sample species that fly in the canopy, park rangers use a large sling-shot to place strings for bait traps in the tops of trees.

Credit

Photo by Maria Checa

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