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Mysteries of the Monarch Butterfly
Manage episode 394435830 series 3379796
Unravelling the Mysteries of Monarch Butterflies: From Lifecycle to Conservation
In 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.
The 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.
They 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.
Podcast Timeline
00:50 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Exploring the World of Insects
01:40The Significance of Monarch Butterflies
02:20 The Research and Preparation Process
02:37 The Passion for Learning about Creatures
03:06 The Fascinating Journey of Monarch Butterflies
04:28 The Importance of Insect Conservation
04:05 The Incredible Migration of Monarch Butterflies
04:42 The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand
05:39 The Beauty and Importance of Monarch Butterflies
06:43 The Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies
10:19 The Impact of Climate Change on Monarch Butterflies
15:27 The Role of Citizen Scientists in Monarch Conservation
32:13 The Evolution and Migration of Monarch Butterflies
42:24 The Mystery of Monarch Migration
43:10 Theories on Monarch Migration
44:26 Adaptation and Migration Patterns
44:48 Monarch Butterflies in New Zealand
45:20 The Fascinating Multi-Generational Relay Race
46:07 The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies
53:32 The Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
54:56 The Super Generation of Monarch Butterflies
57:02 The Intriguing Physiology of Monarch Butterflies
01:03:13 The Importance of Conservation Efforts
01:23:48 The Role of Citizen Science in Monarch Conservation
01:26:00 The Impact of Planting Pollinator Gardens
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Another 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.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We 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.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
You can also visit our website HERE.
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465 Episoden
Manage episode 394435830 series 3379796
Unravelling the Mysteries of Monarch Butterflies: From Lifecycle to Conservation
In 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.
The 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.
They 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.
Podcast Timeline
00:50 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Exploring the World of Insects
01:40The Significance of Monarch Butterflies
02:20 The Research and Preparation Process
02:37 The Passion for Learning about Creatures
03:06 The Fascinating Journey of Monarch Butterflies
04:28 The Importance of Insect Conservation
04:05 The Incredible Migration of Monarch Butterflies
04:42 The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand
05:39 The Beauty and Importance of Monarch Butterflies
06:43 The Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies
10:19 The Impact of Climate Change on Monarch Butterflies
15:27 The Role of Citizen Scientists in Monarch Conservation
32:13 The Evolution and Migration of Monarch Butterflies
42:24 The Mystery of Monarch Migration
43:10 Theories on Monarch Migration
44:26 Adaptation and Migration Patterns
44:48 Monarch Butterflies in New Zealand
45:20 The Fascinating Multi-Generational Relay Race
46:07 The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies
53:32 The Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
54:56 The Super Generation of Monarch Butterflies
57:02 The Intriguing Physiology of Monarch Butterflies
01:03:13 The Importance of Conservation Efforts
01:23:48 The Role of Citizen Science in Monarch Conservation
01:26:00 The Impact of Planting Pollinator Gardens
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Another 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.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We 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.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
You can also visit our website HERE.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
465 Episoden
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