selling the butterflies is another part of the job. there is a big demand for butterflies in Kenya and in other countries. some people want them alive, while others want them dead and preserved. Scientist buy them for research purpose. collectors buy them for their collections. others buy them to decorate their homes, or for special occasions like weddings or parties. hotels and tourists buy them as souvenirs of Africa. European designers buy them to study the colors and patterns for the textile (cloth) and fashion industry.