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What story would this monarch tell?

Monarch butterfly in Tamaulipas
Image: Chuck Patterson

This monarch was nectaing in Driftwood, Texas, on April 28th. Look at its wings—so faded, tattered and torn. What challenges might it have faced during fall migration, winter in Mexico, and spring migration to Texas? Write a survival story using personification. Imagine details this butterfly might reveal about its long journey.