The first monarchs arrive at their winter home in Mexico each fall by the first of November. The Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) also occurs when the monarchs appear. According to traditional belief, the monarchs are the souls of ancestors who are returning to Earth for their annual visit.
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Each fall, like clockwork, clouds of monarchs descend upon the highland forests of central Mexico.
Anne Boleyn's execution was a tragedy; but perhaps there is a surprising truth about her last hours. Discover more in this fascinating article.
Spectacled Monarch (Monarcha trivirgatus)
Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna of Russia. Early 1890s.
As a kid, summer wasn't complete without Milkweed "cotton." Later I noticed it had a bad rap. Join me as I bash myths and show you why this plant is valuable.
12 Days of unique butterfly gifts for a nature lover in your life, or send butterfly gift ideas to someone trying to make you happy this 2017 holiday season
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In this Monarch Butterfly Art Lesson, middle school students will integrate science and art in a beautiful and dramatic way.
Monarch Butterflies: Facts, Milkweed and Conservation
Photograph of Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) hatching from its chrysalis. Rights managed image. Warren Photographic WP03447
"The Butterfly Way" is a post by Dan Marcucci for City Creatures
If you're a part of the "pollination frenzy," as described by Heather Kirk-Ballard, you may be observing the results of monarch butterfly caterpillars being, to quote Eric Carle, "very hungry"
Manuel II of Portugal. 1908. From Scala Regia.
Kaiser Wilhelm II. in Turkish marshal uniform, Istanbul 1917
Want to add some winged wonder to your backyard? Attract butterflies with these butterfly gardening ideas and our expert tips on the best plants and flowers that attract butterflies.
