The Atlantic
Nature's Greatest Hits: Butterflies Rebound, Whales Await Our Call
Monarch butterflies make a comeback, whales await our first words, and one brave soul discovers Antarctica isn't just a giant ice cube.
2026-08-01
The Atlantic
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The Atlantic
Monarch Butterfly Migration Shows Signs of Recovery, Which Is Great News for Anyone Who Loves Beauty and Butterflies
The author visits monarch sanctuaries in Mexico, finds the butterflies are doing slightly better thanks to conservation, and learns that some of them apparently enjoy Caribbean vacations.
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