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Monarch Butterflies: Threats and Controversies by Xian Lee is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Monarch butterflies are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. Their numbers are declining as milkweed plants that they depend on for food and egg-laying are being destroyed. Additionally, their winter habitat in Mexico is shrinking due to deforestation. Climate change has also led to storms and temperature drops that have killed hundreds of millions of butterflies. While Bt corn was initially thought to potentially harm monarchs, further research studies concluded it does not pose a significant ris
- Author
- Xian Lee
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- EN