Monarch Tagging

Description

Grand Canyon is a popular waystation that monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) use along their migratory route from Canada to Mexico each fall. Their large, bright orange wings are a beautiful sight and a way to warn predators that the butterfly is poisonous to consume. Grand Canyon National Park participates in monarch studies as the species and its migration are sensitive to climatic changes. Take a "Minute Out In It" to flit about with a park ranger as she works to catch and tag monarchs.

Duration

1 minute, 25 seconds

Credit

Rader Lane and Rachel Comp

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