Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Our Gentle Giants
Our Gentle Giants
Our Gentle Giants
Friday 26th July 2019
Explore butterfly conservation, monarch migration, and more with Adriane from Butterfly Wonderland on 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out'.
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Get the buttons here!Butterfly Wonderland: Unveiling the Magic of Monarchs and Conservation
You know, it takes maybe A Month And A Half to become a butterfly, and you only live A Month. They're living off of their reserves as a caterpillar and they were a caterpillar for About Six To Eight Weeks, and then some of the ones that we have here at butterfly wonderland are living up to days.
Butterflies aren't just pretty to look at; they tell a story of resilience and transformation. In this episode of 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out', hosts Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher take you on a captivating journey into the world of these delicate creatures. They are joined by Adriane Grimaldi, the Director of Education at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona. This indoor tropical paradise is home to 3,000 butterflies, making it the largest butterfly conservatory in America.
Adriane shares her wealth of knowledge about these 'gentle giants' and offers fascinating insights into their lives and habitats. One of the highlights of this episode is the discussion on the sharp decline of the Monarch Butterfly population. Adriane sheds light on how we can all play a part in their conservation. She explains the life cycle of butterflies, from chrysalises harvested by farmers around the globe to their transformation into beautiful butterflies.
The episode also delves into the incredible journey of monarch migration. Imagine tiny creatures traveling thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico or California, guided only by the sun and temperature! Adriane talks about tagging these butterflies with stickers containing email addresses and numbers, allowing people who find them to report their travels. Annette and Myrna's infectious enthusiasm for butterflies, combined with Adriane's passion for her work, makes this episode both informative and engaging.
You'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for these amazing creatures and a better understanding of the importance of conservation efforts. Tune in to 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out' for an episode that’s as enlightening as it is enjoyable.