Many common insects seem to disappear during autumn and winter – but they are still around. Making your garden a good winter habitat can help these vital pollinators survive and thrive.
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Articles on monarch butterflies
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Butterflies are important pollinators. To find out how predators affect butterfly populations and diversity, butterfly decoys were used.
Isotope mapping reveals information about a monarch butterfly’s point of origin. Using strontium isotopes helps pinpoint more precise locations.
Raising monarch butterflies is a popular hobby, but concerns have been raised about its contribution to population decline. Research shows that monarchs raised in captivity are still able to join the migration.
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Research Chair in Macroecology and Conservation, Professor of Biology, Chair of Department of Biology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Associate Professor in Botany, University of Otago
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Natural History Technician – Invertebrates, Te Papa Tongarewa
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Associate Professor, Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, University of Guelph
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Researcher, Conservation biology, University of Guelph
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PhD candidate, Biology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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PhD Candidate, Biology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
