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Did you know that a migrating monarch can sometimes fly over 100 miles in a single day? 🦋
With all the news about monarch butterflies — and yesterday being Western Monarch Day — this is a great chance to learn a bit more about their incredible migration.
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5 Monarch Migration Facts
A migrating monarch can travel over 100 miles in a single day! Learn more lesser-known yet fascinating facts about the annual North American monarch butterfly migration.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Last year, when 200 monarchs died, testing confirmed pesticide poisoning by multiple chemicals. The pesticides were likely used by a local resident or business. We all need to work together to reduce the use of harmful pesticides and protect monarchs and other wildlife.
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How Urban Pesticides Can Harm Monarch Butterflies: A Cautionary Tale from California
In January 2024, volunteers stumbled upon a devastating scene: scores of dead and dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary overwintering grove.
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January 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM