The Roar of the Monarchs
Bill Toone, founder of EcoLife Conservation, is in a race to save the Monarch Butterfly. While they face many challenges to their survival, the most significant one they face, according to Toone, is climate change. Monarchs feed exclusively on milkweed plants, of which there are many species. Until recently, many Monarch fans and supporters planted tropical, non-native milkweed plants, which can undermine the health of Monarchs. Monarchs are known to select plants with higher levels of toxicity (such as the tropical milkweed) because it gives them more protection from predators. According to Toone, a good strategy is to plant just Read More …