FINAL Monarch Butterfly Migration Update: November 5, 2004 Today’s Update Includes
Highlights
From the Migration Trail How Monarchs Survive the Winter: Exploring Habitat and Adaptation When Journey North begins again next February, we’ll take a close look at the monarch’s over-wintering habitat, and how the butterflies are adapted to survive there.
Here are maps and pictures to explore. Consider the key components of habitat: Food, water, shelter and space. Make a class list with a column for each habitat component. Record all of the questions your class has about the monarch’s winter habitat. Theorize about how the monarchs are adapted to survive there.
Monitoring the Climate of the Overwintering Region Frost, dew, sunlight, shade, temperature, moisture, elevation and exposure are key variables in the climate of the monarch’s unique winter habitat. To prepare for this winter’s study, predict the weather conditions you’d expect at the overwintering sanctuaries. Then collect actual weather data from the region. Record your predictions and the actual data each month on this chart: See You Next February When Journey North Begins! Thank you for helping to track the monarch migration this fall. We hope you'll be back next spring to track the northward migration, as you welcome the butterflies' return to your home town.
This is the FINAL Fall Monarch Migration Update. See You in February! Copyright
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