VOICED : Cambodian butterflies help villagers make a living

The Bantay Butterfly Sanctuary in Cambodia is a vibrant conservation project that showcases the life cycle of butterflies. It provides jobs for local villagers who breed butterflies, earning sustainable income. The sanctuary also aims to protect endangered species and promote forest conservation. Personal stories highlight the transformative impact of this initiative on individuals and the community.

What is one of the main goals of the Bantay Stray Butterfly Sanctuary?

• To export butterflies internationally

• To provide a job for local villagers

• To create a tourist attraction

• To increase the number of butterfly species

How do local villagers earn money through the sanctuary?

• By organizing butterfly exhibitions

• By breeding and collecting butterfly eggs and caterpillars

• By charging entry fees to tourists

• By selling butterfly wings

What change did Corn Survey experience after working with caterpillars?

• She decided to leave the village

• She overcame her fear of caterpillars

• She started a new job

• She became more afraid of them

What is done to protect the chrysalis before butterflies emerge?

• They are hung in a box to protect against predators

• They are placed in a breeding cage

• They are released into the wild

• They are kept in a greenhouse

What broader environmental goal does the sanctuary aim to achieve?

• To develop new butterfly species

• To conserve Cambodia's forests

• To increase tourism in Cambodia

• To create a butterfly-themed amusement park