Monarch butterflies are on the endangered species list.
Habitat destruction and harmful chemicals are killing them off.

It's bizarre how the butterflies cycle go. Spring and summer they only have a short life span. Born in the fall they winter over in Mexico and will live for months. This generation is the one that migrates.

Caterpillars when they emerge out of the cocoon eat 200 times their weight. They eat only milkweed, which has a toxin in it that they are immune to. If attacked by a predator the toxin will kill it.

Monarchs migrate 1200-3000 miles and they can travel up to 100 miles in a day

To help their dwindling numbers plant milkweed for them and plant fall flowers so they have nectar for their long journey. Stay away from the pesticides.

Legend: They reach Mexico on Nov. 1st, which is Dia Day los Muertos (day of the dead). The Mexican people believe the butterflies are the spirit of their loved ones.

Wildcenter.org/our-work/all-about-monarchs
Biologicaldiversity.org/species/inverbrates/monach-butterfly#

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