Looking for British Butterflies

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The most recent report by the charity Butterfly Conservation says that 80% of British butterflies have declined since the 1970s. It warns we could be the last generation to enjoy these creatures in abundance. But today, thousands are still marvelling at their dazzling beauty, and a rare species thought to be extinct for nearly a century has been seen near London. For 5 Minutes On, the BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner has accompanied a group of enthusiasts looking for butterflies on the outskirts of southeast London, and managed to snap an extremely rare photograph. (Image credit: Frank Gardner)