“I
have been studying many different aspects of the monarch butterfly for
over 50 years. I often give public lectures about its migration, its
defenses against bird predators and its overwintering behavior. Afterwards,
people in the audience often ask two questions: (1) Why is the monarch
important; and (2) Why should we care about it?
"Of
course I think that the monarch is an absolutely marvelous creature,
but that does not satisfy them!! I would really appreciate hearing views
on this from children, teachers, parents, or other adults. I know your
words will help me convey the importance monarch butterflies have in
our world.”