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The magical, mesmerizing migration of monarch butterflies | Jaime Rojo

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The magical, mesmerizing migration of monarch butterflies | Jaime Rojo

TED Talks Daily

2024/10/09
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2024/10/09
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When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural wo...

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Each year, millions of monarch butterflies embark on an extraordinary journey that spans thousands of miles and multiple generations, culminating in a breathtaking convergence in the mountains of Mexico. Photographer Jaime Rojo takes us deep into this natural wonder, revealing not only the beauty of the migration but also the fragile balance that sustains it.
05:12
The final generation of monarchs lives up to nine months and navigates 3,000 miles to ancestral overwintering sites.
06:12
A team from the University of Michigan is developing breakthrough tracking technology for Monarch butterflies
12:45
Monarchs are honored as the souls of ancestors during the Day of the Dead in Mexico
16:10
The Monarch butterfly is an iconic species that inspires hope and demands urgent conservation.

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What Drives the Monarch's Epic Survival Story?
00:00
How Do Monarchs Navigate Thousands of Miles Across Generations?
03:04
What Secrets Are Hidden in Their Mysterious Navigation?
06:12
Who Is Fighting to Save the Monarch—and How Can You Help?
09:27
Why Does a Single Photograph Capture a Global Crisis?
13:03
Can We Still Save the Monarch Migration?
16:32

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