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They need a warm climate to survive, so they migrate south for the winter and return north in the summertime.

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The Monarch is the most famous migratory butterfly. It migrates to Mexico, a nearly 3 month journey, because it's too cold up north for them.

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Do monarch butterflies migrate through Colorado?

Some monarch butterflies do indeed migrate through the state of Colorado. Monarch butterflies migrate to warmer regions during the winter.


Which two animals migrate back and forth from Mexico to the US?

Monarch butterflies and gray whales are two animals that migrate back and forth from Mexico to the US. Monarch butterflies travel to Mexico to escape the cold winter temperatures, while gray whales move to warmer waters for breeding.


Does a butterfly monarch migrate?

Monarchs do migrate to warmer climes in winter.


Where do the monarch butterflies migrate each year?

it depends on where the turtles are because when the water gets to cold for them they swim to warmer waters wich are mostly tropical parts of the world and then they end up staying there becaause of the warm water.


Which of these survives harsh winters by traveling to a warmer climate monarch butterflygray squirrelcrow or red-tailed fox?

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Where do monarch butterflies go in fall?

Warmer, semi-tropical southern climates like Mexico.


How do Great White Sharks adapt to harsh temperatures?

they migrate to warmer waters.


Where do monarch butterflies stay in the winter?

There is one that we discovered in our house in Caledon Dec 7. maybe it will go into cocoon stage since it found a warm place to hang out.


Do birds like summer or winter?

Most birds migrate in the winter to warm areas. They probably prefer warmer summer temperatures. Some birds stay in the winter months, the ones that prefer the cooler temperatures.


How does the monarch move or migrate?

6 weeks


Can a monarch live in cold weather?

Yes, many monarch butterflies can survive in cold weather by migrating to warmer climates during the winter months. They are known for their incredible migration patterns, traveling thousands of miles to reach warmer areas where they can survive. The cold temperatures can slow down their metabolism and activity level, putting them in a dormant state called diapause.


Why do butterflies migrate every year?

Butterflies are cold-blooded and thrive in warmer weather. Migration typically starts in October every year but can start earlier if the weather is cold sooner. They also migrate because larval food plants do not grow in cold weather. Butterflies fly back up north when plants are plentiful.