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David Rude April quarter 2013 Heald College, Rancho Cordova campus

Endangered Species. the Monarch Butterfly. David Rude April quarter 2013 Heald College, Rancho Cordova campus.

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David Rude April quarter 2013 Heald College, Rancho Cordova campus

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  1. Endangered Species the Monarch Butterfly David Rude April quarter 2013 Heald College, Rancho Cordova campus

  2. According to Monarch expert Dr. Lincoln Brower, the monarch population is in serious decline for several reasons, including habitat loss in the butterflies' Mexican overwintering grounds and a decline in milkweed plant populations in the U.S. due to plant poisons/pesticides. The monarchs rely on milkweed for breeding and feeding. 

  3. Down from 50 BILLION in 2003 to 2 BILLION in 2012

  4. We need your help. Plant Milkweed everywhere! Send a self addressed, stamped envelope for Butterfly Seeds appropriate for your area to: Suggested Contribution $3 or more. Check payable to "Live Monarch“ Live Monarch - Seed Campaign 3003-C8 Yamato Road #1015 Boca Raton, Florida 33434 Milkweed for Monarchs http://www.livemonarch.com/free-milkweed-seeds.htm

  5. monarchwatch.org

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