The astonishing memory of monarch butterflies
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July 14, 2022
You wouldn’t think it to look at them, but insects have impressive cognitive abilities. Long-term memory, number skills and facial recognition are...Read more
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The top 5 species most confused with the monarch
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July 19, 2023
Every year we impatiently look forward to this moment: the arrival of the majestic monarch butterfly. But did you know that there are a number of...Read more
The milkweed community
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May 24, 2023
Common milkweed, that singular plant found at the edge of forests or alongside agricultural fields, is the host plant of the majestic monarch...Read more
A philanthropic fund for endangered species
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November 21, 2022
The commitment of the Montréal Space for Life Foundation’s donor community is unparalleled. Its support provides us with hope for the future of our...Read more
The monarch and light pollution
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November 3, 2022
Over the last century, the celestial landscape has undergone significant changes due to increasing light production in towns and villages. While...Read more
What happens when a monarch skips a meal?
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May 25, 2022
The monarch butterfly caterpillar has a voracious appetite. It feeds exclusively on its host plant, milkweed, which it devours at an astonishing clip...Read more
The importance of forests for the monarch butterfly's winter survival
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March 9, 2022
Every year, the monarch populations of eastern North America spend the winter in central Mexico. And if the monarch travels more than 4,000...Read more
Insects below zero
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January 12, 2022
Written on Januray 27, 2016 Flowers to gather nectar from, leaves to munch on, heat to get active with – summer is insect season! But what happens...Read more
What happened to the monarch caterpillars?
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September 1, 2021
As Mission Monarch coordinator, I’m often asked: So where are the monarch caterpillars? We had a bunch on our milkweed plants a few days ago – but...Read more
Monarchs don’t much care for heavy metal!
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July 7, 2021
Heavy metals are found naturally in the Earth’s crust. However, human activity stirs up an important amount of these metals into the environment...Read more
