Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle and Behavior

The video explores the Oyamel fir forests in central Mexico, highlighting their ecological significance and the monarch butterflies that inhabit them. These butterflies, part of a super generation, migrate 3,000 miles from Canada and the northern United States. After a dormant winter, they awaken in spring to mate. Males sacrifice themselves in the process, while females continue the migration north to lay eggs, ensuring the species' survival. The cycle continues as future generations return to the forests.

What percentage of the original oyamel fir trees remain in central Mexico?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 2%

How far have the monarch butterflies traveled to reach the oyamel fir forests?

• 2,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

What triggers the monarch butterflies to awaken from their dormancy?

• Autumn leaves

• Winter cold

• Spring warmth

• Rainfall

What is a distinguishing feature of male monarch butterflies?

• Brighter colors

• Longer antennae

• Two black spots on wings

• Larger size

What happens to male monarchs after they mate?

• They migrate north

• They continue to mate

• They die

• They hibernate

What does the male monarch donate to the female during mating?

• Nutrients

• Water

• Pollen

• Nectar

How much body weight does a male monarch lose during mating?

• One fifth

• One half

• One quarter

• One third

How far do the fertilized female monarchs travel back north?

• 500 miles

• 900 miles

• 1,200 miles

• 700 miles

What is the ultimate goal of the female monarchs' journey north?

• To find food

• To lay eggs

• To hibernate

• To find a mate

Who will be the next super generation of monarchs?

• The current females

• The current males

• Their great great grandchildren

• Their siblings