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A Monarch Butterfly Got A New Wing And Was Able To Fly Again Thanks To A Tiny Transplant Surgery Performed By New York Veterinarians

Summary by Chip Chick
In New York, veterinarians at the Sweetbriar Nature Center helped a monarch butterfly live on by performing a wing transplant. It was later released back into the wild and flew away without any struggle. The butterfly was brought to the facility in Smithtown, New York, by a resident named Dagmar Hoffdavis, according to Janine Bendicksen, […]

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A monarch butterfly was rescued by an animal shelter in the United States. By re-gluing its wing, the healers allowed it to fly again.

An extraordinary act of compassion and skill, carried out at the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, New York, has provided a second chance of life for a fragile monarch butterfly, allowing her to resume her epic migratory journey. The story began when a person of good heart communicated with the center, concerned about the state of a winged specimen who had suffered a serious injury. No doubt, the rescue team prepared for the delicate interv…

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Chip Chick broke the news in on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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