Monarch butterflies have been migrating to the West Coast and Mexico to overwinter for centuries. Despite their paramount ability to deal with threats, a butterfly’s natural defenses and endurance can only carry it so far. Habitat loss, extreme weather events and other human-induced threats continue to contribute to their decline.
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