The Miracle Of Life: Butterflies Born In Space

Ever wonder how butterflies would fly in outerspace? Now thanks to BioServe Space Technologies, the University of Colorado and the International Space Station, we have the answer: poorly.

Hit the jump for another video of a Painted Lady (these are Monarchs) butterfly trying the same thing and failing just as hard.

Video: Butterfly born in space flaps its wings in zero G [dvice]

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