California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Monarch Migration
How do monarch butterflies manage to migrate to the same exact spot in Mexico, year after year? Turns out, the answer is in their antennae.
While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- Imagine what it would be like to migrate from the United States to Mexico and back every year. Do you think it would be a difficult journey?
- What might be some of the challenges that butterflies face?
Please note: This video is in Spanish with English subtitles.
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How do monarch butterflies manage to migrate to the same exact spot in Mexico, year after year? Turns out, the answer is in their antennae.
While you watch this video, think about the two questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- Imagine what it would be like to migrate from the United States to Mexico and back every year. Do you think it would be a difficult journey?
- What might be some of the challenges that butterflies face?
Please note: This video is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!