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There is great information about the it at this website: http://www.nhptv.org/Natureworks/monarch.htm
Canada and America fly fly butterflies
According to the WWF and the IUCN, Monarch Butterflies are not currently endangered. However, their migratory patterns are at risk because their routes are endangered due to habitat loss. Illegal deforestation of their overwintering grounds is the greatest current threat. Logging of their traditional wintering grounds means the butterflies have fewer places to rest during winter. Not only that, but such habitat loss reduces their supply of milkweed, a key component of their diet. There is some evidence, too, that chemicals used to kill milkweed also affect the caterpillars and adult Monarch Butterflies. Efforts to protect the Monarch Butterfly are underway, with laws being passed in areas of Mexico and California that protect parts of the monarch butterfly's habitat.
Monarch butterflies are protected because they are an indicator of ecological balance within their migratory areas. The presence of these butterflies is a god indication of the health of areas within the range of their habitat and distribution.
To contain a giant monarch butterfly in Zoo Tycoon 2, first, ensure you have the right environment by placing a butterfly house or creating a suitable habitat with flowers and plants that attract them. Then, use the "Animal" tab to purchase the giant monarch butterfly. Once acquired, place it in the butterfly house or your designated habitat, making sure to keep the area clean and provide the necessary space for their needs to thrive. Remember to monitor the habitat to ensure the butterflies remain healthy and happy.
The natural habitat of the Monarch Butterfly includes New Guinea, Australia, the Canary Islands, South America and throughout most of North and Central America. The monarch butterfly is the most easily recognizable butterfly, and fascinates both young and old, alike.
In Spring and Summer, the Monarch Butterfly seeks out milkweed in meadows and open fields. In winter, they migrate and can be seen in warmer climates such as Central Mexico and Southern California.
Milkweed plants are threatened primarily due to habitat loss, agricultural practices, and the use of herbicides. Loss of habitat reduces the availability of suitable areas for milkweed to grow, leading to declines in populations. Additionally, milkweed is a primary food source for monarch butterflies, and the decline in milkweed plants has contributed to the decline in monarch butterfly populations.
The biggest threat to the monarch butterfly are wasps, bees, frogs, and especially people. Insects like to eat the eggs of Monarch Butterflies.
Illegal logging poses a significant threat to Monarch butterflies in Oyamel Mexico by destroying their critical wintering habitat. The removal of Oyamel fir trees disrupts the microclimate necessary for the butterflies' survival during hibernation, leading to increased mortality rates. Additionally, habitat loss reduces the availability of food sources and safe nesting sites, further jeopardizing their population. The combined effects of habitat destruction and climate instability make illegal logging a dire concern for the future of Monarch butterflies in this region.
Any open area, from high plains to farmland to mountain meadows. They also show up regularly in urban parks and gardens.
Pacific Grove is known for the habitat of Monarch Butterflies. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is also nearby, along with a lighthouse and beautiful coastline.