...why it's important to study monarch butterflies? (with Isis Howard)
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As we reach the end of the year, the fall migration of monarchs brings ecological and cultural significance to the people of California and Mexico.\\xa0 Butterflies are a common symbol for life and death in many places and it is believed that monarchs guide the spirits of our ancestors back during the day of the dead, better known as D\\xeda de los Muertos. But monarch butterflies can tell us so much more.
\\xa0Ever wonder why it\\u2019s important to study monarch butterflies?
On today\\u2019s episode I have the honor of chatting with Isis Howard, who works at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Isis is going to explain to us the difference between Western and Eastern populations of monarchs AND she\\u2019s going to tell us how scientists tag butterflies! So, join me in my conversation with Isis Howard.\\xa0
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