MysteryDoug_MonarchButterflies

What does the road sign in Canada wish for the monarchs?

• Safe migration

• Safe travels

• Happy journey

• Long life

Why do monarch butterflies migrate?

• To find food

• To escape the cold

• To find mates

• To lay eggs

How far can a monarch butterfly travel to migrate from Canada to Mexico?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

What do monarch butterflies do during the winter in Mexico?

• They lay eggs

• They hibernate

• They huddle together

• They migrate back

How often do monarchs migrate?

• Every year

• Once in their life

• Every season

• Twice a year

What is the only plant where monarchs will lay their eggs?

• Sunflower

• Milkweed

• Dandelion

• Clover

What do scientists believe helps monarchs find their way during migration?

• The moon

• Landmarks

• The sun

• Other butterflies

What is referred to as the "super generation" of monarchs?

• Monarchs that lay the most eggs

• Monarchs that travel the longest distance

• Monarchs that live the longest

• Monarchs that migrate back to Canada

How do monarchs know where to go for migration?

• They follow older butterflies

• They are born with a map in their brains

• They use the stars for navigation

• Scientists are still unsure

What happens to the monarchs that spend the winter in Mexico?

• They migrate back immediately

• They will die before laying eggs

• Their eggs will hatch into new monarchs

• They will stay in Mexico forever