Monarch Butterfly up close

In the morning the Monarch Butterflies must warm in the sun before they can take flight.


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Mexican  Flag The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... [read more]
Blog: Mexico Part II - Monarch Butterfly Reserve
Date: December 23rd 2009

Monarch Butterflies en masse

The main reason for me to choose Mexico for this years Christmas trip is to visit a place called Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a sanctuary in the highlands of Mexico protecting the winter habitat of the Monarch Butterfly. I have f ... read more







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