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Raising Monarchs

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The results of a recent study published this year cast some doubts and notes of caution on the practice of raising monarchs in captivity for later release into the wild.

The results of a recent study published this year cast some doubts and notes of caution on the practice of raising monarchs in captivity for later release into the wild.

By Mike Bottini on Nov 4, 2019
Monarch butterflies could still be observed making their way south last week, although we are now past the peak wave of these incredible migrants en route to their traditional overwintering... more

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