The majestic Monarch butterfly, a symbol of American pride and the returning dead in Mexico, is on the brink of extinction. Its population has plummeted by up to 80% in the last decade due to a combination of factors, including modern agricultural practices like GMOs and herbicides, as well as illegal logging in the Mexican forest of Michoacan, where the butterflies overwinter.
Pursuing the Monarchs
The majestic Monarch butterfly, a symbol of American pride and the embodiment of the returning dead in Mexico, faces a dire struggle for survival amidst a catastrophic crisis.
