Episode 13: The Magnificent Monarch

With large wings bright orange coloring, the monarch is one of the most notable butterflies in the Americas, and also one of the most mysterious. From southern Canada all the way down to Mexico monarchs have a fascinating life cycle. Tanna and Lyndzee are joined by KDWP education specialist and resident monarch enthusiast, Pam Martin, to talk about monarch migration, identification, and ways we can encourage monarch population growth and habitat.  HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesMonarch Life Cycle VideoPocket Guide to Common Kansas ButterfliesJourney North (Migration maps and more)KU Monarch WatchHummingbird Drone VideoDyck Arboretum Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the Kansas Wildlife Federation on Facebook and Instagram.