Monarchs migrate thousands of miles annually, traveling from North America to Mexico with precision.
Using the sun and Earth's magnetic fields, monarchs navigate their lengthy migratory routes flawlessly.
Lightweight, durable wings enable monarchs to glide efficiently during their long-distance migratory journeys.
Monarchs cluster together in Mexico’s forests, preserving warmth and surviving freezing winter temperatures.
Feeding on milkweed, monarchs store toxins that deter predators from eating them.
Bright orange and black wing patterns warn predators of their toxicity and unpalatability.
Late-summer monarchs live up to eight months, completing their migration and reproducing successfully.