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Unravelling the Mysteries of Monarch Butterflies: From Lifecycle to Conservation\nIn this comprehensive exploration of the Monarch butterflies, hosts Chris and Angie delve into their life cycle, migration patterns and unique 'super generation'. They also discuss the butterflies' ecological importance and the role they play in pollination and ecosystems.\nThe hosts share their experiences of visiting a university's natural history museum and butterfly breeding program. With a focus on the alarming decline in the Monarch butterfly population, threats like climate change, pesticide use and habitat loss are highlighted.\nThey also bring attention to active conservation organizations like Monarch Watch and the ESS Society, and promote involvement in citizen-science projects. They encourage listeners to contribute to butterfly conservation by planting pollinator gardens, with a forthcoming resource on suitable plants for different U.S regions.\nPodcast Timeline\n00:50 Introduction and Welcome\n00:59 Exploring the World of Insects\n01:40The Significance of Monarch Butterflies\n02:20 The Research and Preparation Process\n02:37 The Passion for Learning about Creatures\n03:06 The Fascinating Journey of Monarch Butterflies\n04:28 The Importance of Insect Conservation\n04:05 The Incredible Migration of Monarch Butterflies\n04:42 The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand\n05:39 The Beauty and Importance of Monarch Butterflies\n06:43 The Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies\n10:19 The Impact of Climate Change on Monarch Butterflies\n15:27 The Role of Citizen Scientists in Monarch Conservation\n32:13 The Evolution and Migration of Monarch Butterflies\n42:24 The Mystery of Monarch Migration\n43:10 Theories on Monarch Migration\n44:26 Adaptation and Migration Patterns\n44:48 Monarch Butterflies in New Zealand\n45:20 The Fascinating Multi-Generational Relay Race\n46:07 The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies\n53:32 The Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle\n54:56 The Super Generation of Monarch Butterflies\n57:02 The Intriguing Physiology of Monarch Butterflies\n01:03:13 The Importance of Conservation Efforts\n01:23:48 The Role of Citizen Science in Monarch Conservation\n01:26:00 The Impact of Planting Pollinator Gardens\n\n------------------------------------------------------\nAnother thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.\xa0\nPlease considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.\nWe also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.\nPlease contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com\nif you would like to advertise on our podcast\nYou can\xa0also visit our website HERE.\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices