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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Endangered

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Famous for its incredible multi-generational migration spanning up to 4,800 km between Canada and Mexico. Orange wings with black veins signal toxicity to predators.

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Did You Know?

Monarch butterflies migrate up to 4,800 km from Canada to Mexico β€” and the generation that returns north has never been there before, yet navigates perfectly.