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Researchers are tracking Monarch butterflies to learn more about their journey

NPR Science · October 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Researchers are tracking Monarch butterflies to learn more about their journey

Researchers all over North America are attaching tiny transmitters to Monarch butterflies as they begin their migration to Mexico, to learn more about their stops and challenges.

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Researchers are tracking Monarch butterflies to learn more about their journey

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