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.

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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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.

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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