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Saving the Monarch Butterfly
FromNature Breaking
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
At WWF, we’re mobilizing around Earth Day this year to raise awareness about the plight of the migratory monarch butterfly – a species known for its beauty as well as its importance as a pollinator. Sadly, migratory monarchs were officially classified as an endangered species in 2022, and last month brought more grim news: the presence of monarch butterflies in their overwinter habitat in Mexico declined by 22% compared to the same time last year. WWF-Mexico’s monarch butterfly expert, Eduardo Rendón-Salinas, joins this episode to talk about what makes migratory monarchs special (3:42), the reasons for their decline (16:44), and how individuals can take action to save them (25:25). LINKS: WWF's Monarch Page: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/monarch-butterfly Learn How to Plant Milkweed: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/monarch-milkweed-finder
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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