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Researchers are tracking Monarch butterflies to learn more about their journey

NPR | By Abagael Giles
Published October 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Researchers all over North America are attaching tiny transmitters to Monarch butterflies as they begin their migration to Mexico, to learn more about their stops and challenges.

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Abagael Giles
Abagael is a digital producer at VPR
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