Some earn PhDs through the education system, but others earned theirs with a post hole digger searching for mysteries in nature. This article is in regard to the one who funded the initial research and discoverd a hidden mystery of the universe called "Hans' Circle" on 13 July 1998 at Duke University Center for In Vivo Microscopy
National Institute of Health
Hans Schnauber, founder of the International Federation of Butterfly Enthusiasts (IFBE), has made a global impact online. Schnauber, aka "The Butterfly Guy," founded the world's first global organization directed at increasing butterfly habitat by making available specific seeds, known as host sources, that are proven to attract and nourish butterflies. In just a few short months, the IFBE had signed on members in all 50 states and 22 other nations.
The independent researcher had an idea. "Instead of environmentalists and corporate executives fighting amongst each other, why not unite for the common good of the planet?" he said, and added that flowers nourish butterflies. "We must save our butterflies if we are to save ourselves, because butterflies are a necessary element in the reproduction of honeybees, and without honeybees we would have no food pollination, and possible world famine."
According to the US Department of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, "Butterflies are the barometer of the ecosystem." Butterflies play an important role in the pollination of our world's food source. It is known by scientists throughout the world that butterfly and honeybee populations have declined drastically over the past few years due to the decline of habitat, scarcity of host plants, and insecticide sprays.
"The decline in these species can be rectified quite easily: If we increase host sources for butterflies, we will increase the number of honeybees as well. It is as simple as that!" said Schnauber. He also stated, "It is time that everyone becomes a participant in the solution, rather than just a spectator to the problem. We must become good stewards of the land. We must not rely on governments, organizations, or other individuals to do something. We must all begin to take responsibility for our own actions."
Schnauber is not new to the cause of protecting animal and plant life. He has been involved with animals and plants since early childhood. Schnauber believes that if people everywhere would dedicate at least ten percent of their property to butterfly habitat, not only would the butterflies and honeybees increase, but birds and other forms of wildlife would increase as well.
Kraig Anderson, who specializes in arthropod exhibits, education, and project management for zoos nationwide, a biologist whose field of study centers on entomology, said he believes the federation is very positive for the butterfly species. "The IFBE moves people to understand that butterflies are actually animals and are an important part of the ecological system," he said, adding that the organization will "bring more publicity to the whole idea - the more information available, the more people will understand the need to grow these specific plants."
National Institute of Health
Hans Schnauber, founder of the International Federation of Butterfly Enthusiasts (IFBE), has made a global impact online. Schnauber, aka "The Butterfly Guy," founded the world's first global organization directed at increasing butterfly habitat by making available specific seeds, known as host sources, that are proven to attract and nourish butterflies. In just a few short months, the IFBE had signed on members in all 50 states and 22 other nations.
The independent researcher had an idea. "Instead of environmentalists and corporate executives fighting amongst each other, why not unite for the common good of the planet?" he said, and added that flowers nourish butterflies. "We must save our butterflies if we are to save ourselves, because butterflies are a necessary element in the reproduction of honeybees, and without honeybees we would have no food pollination, and possible world famine."
According to the US Department of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, "Butterflies are the barometer of the ecosystem." Butterflies play an important role in the pollination of our world's food source. It is known by scientists throughout the world that butterfly and honeybee populations have declined drastically over the past few years due to the decline of habitat, scarcity of host plants, and insecticide sprays.
"The decline in these species can be rectified quite easily: If we increase host sources for butterflies, we will increase the number of honeybees as well. It is as simple as that!" said Schnauber. He also stated, "It is time that everyone becomes a participant in the solution, rather than just a spectator to the problem. We must become good stewards of the land. We must not rely on governments, organizations, or other individuals to do something. We must all begin to take responsibility for our own actions."
Schnauber is not new to the cause of protecting animal and plant life. He has been involved with animals and plants since early childhood. Schnauber believes that if people everywhere would dedicate at least ten percent of their property to butterfly habitat, not only would the butterflies and honeybees increase, but birds and other forms of wildlife would increase as well.
Kraig Anderson, who specializes in arthropod exhibits, education, and project management for zoos nationwide, a biologist whose field of study centers on entomology, said he believes the federation is very positive for the butterfly species. "The IFBE moves people to understand that butterflies are actually animals and are an important part of the ecological system," he said, adding that the organization will "bring more publicity to the whole idea - the more information available, the more people will understand the need to grow these specific plants."
