May
14

Monarch Butterflies: The People’s Insect

What compels insects that live only a few weeks to make a 3,000-mile migration each year? Find out how they do it in this episode of Sidedoor.

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To look at them, you might think, “Monarch butterflies aren’t going anywhere fast.” But each year, these beauties complete one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal kingdom, soaring more than a mile high to gather on a few mountaintops in Mexico they’ve never seen before, yet somehow they all know where to find. We unlock the secrets lives of monarchs, and learn how to support them on their journey. Listen now:

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Posted: 14 May 2020
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Jessica Sadeq has worked in the Central Office of Public Affairs since June 2007. She is the Marketing Manager for the Office of Communications and External Affairs.