Monarch Butterfly Migration and Behavior

The video discusses the fascinating migration of monarch butterflies, which travel to Mexico to overwinter and return in the spring. This migration involves several generations and is considered the most remarkable insect migration globally, with millions of butterflies traveling each fall. The butterflies form large clusters in the mountains near Mexico City, and their behavior includes cascading off trees and streaming down mountains to find water. The video highlights the unique experiences and phenomena associated with this migration.

Where do monarch butterflies migrate to during the winter?

• Florida

• Mexico

• Hawaii

• Canada

How many generations of monarch butterflies occur before the next migration south?

• Two

• None

• One

• Several

At what speed do monarch butterflies travel during their fall migration?

• 25 to 30 miles a day

• 15 to 20 miles a day

• 35 to 40 miles a day

• 5 to 10 miles a day

Where are the overwintering sites of monarch butterflies located?

• South of Mexico City

• North of Mexico City

• West of Mexico City

• East of Mexico City

How many butterflies can form a cluster per hectare at the overwintering sites?

• 10 million

• 100 million

• 20 million

• 50 million

What triggers the butterflies to take off in cascades?

• Fog and mist

• Rain and thunder

• Sun and wind

• Moonlight and stars

What is the term used to describe the butterflies' movement down the mountains?

• Gliding

• Floating

• Soaring

• Streaming

At what speed do butterflies stream down the mountains?

• 10 to 12 miles an hour

• 8 to 9 miles an hour

• 5 to 7 miles an hour

• 13 to 15 miles an hour

What type of flight do butterflies use to return up the mountains?

• Free-fall

• Gliding

• Powered flight

• Hovering

What is the main reason butterflies stream down the mountains?

• To find shelter

• To escape predators

• To find water

• To find food