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Eastern monarch butterflies begin 2,000-mile migration to Mexico

Original: Eastern monarch butterflies are flying more than 2,000 miles south, through the central US, to overwinter in Mexico. NPR

Eastern monarch butterflies are now flying more than 2,000 miles south through the central United States to reach their overwintering grounds in Mexico. NPR reports on a conservation project aimed at supporting the pollinators along their journey, highlighting efforts to protect habitat and migration routes as the species faces ongoing population pressures.

Why now: The annual monarch migration is underway, drawing attention to conservation efforts to help the declining species.

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• Eastern monarch butterflies are flying more than 2,000 miles south, through the central US, to overwinter in Mexico. NPR looks at a project aimed to help the pollinators along their journey. https://www. npr.org/2026/09/20/nx-s1-59732… · gclef@vivaldi.net · 12

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