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State-by-state Pie Chart of Spring Monarch Sightings
Which states are most important to monarchs in early spring?

Pie chart of spring sightings by state

1. From which state have more than half of this spring's monarchs been reported?

 

2. Imagine that you are a biologist who is responsible for monarch conservation. Name the states where you think habitat for monarchs is most important for monarchs in the early spring and explain why. What would happen if monarchs did not have good habitat in these places?