Challenge Question #11: Where did the South Dakota monarch come from?

 

  • Question: Where do you think the monarch that was sighted in South Dakota came from? Explain how you reached your conclusion and include evidence to support your reasoning.

 

  • Answer: Nobody knows! However, it's possible that the monarch was carried north by the strong south winds that blew between Texas into Canada for several days. This monarch is in trouble. A snowstorm and below freezing temperatures occured a few days after it arrived! These are some of the consequences of going north before the habitat is ready.

 

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