What makes butterflies so magical? They are a wonder and a delight, and I’m so excited to be diving into a full episode about what is possibly the most iconic species of butterfly in the world: Monarchs. Have you ever wondered why they’re bright orange, how far they migrate, or why they capture our collective imagination? I have! Come with me to the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary to find out more about these creatures that are as graceful as they are legendary. Links:  Monarch Joint Venture  Monarchs and The Day of the Dead  Xerces Society  Western Scrubjays are Capable of Metacognition  Store-Bought Milkweed and Pesticides  Interview with Dr. Richard Stringer  Monarchs on Eucalyptus Trees  Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History  Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary You can find me @goldenstatenaturalist on both Instagram and TikTok My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com You can support the show on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/michellefullner The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes, and you can find the link as well as the Creative Commons license here.