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Judi Lynn

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Sun Mar 20, 2016, 05:35 PM Mar 2016

Monarch butterflies released by Toledo Zoo found in Mexico

Monarch butterflies released by Toledo Zoo found in Mexico
Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:26 am | Updated: 9:45 am, Sun Mar 20, 2016.

Associated Press |


TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Nine monarch butterflies released by the Toledo Zoo have been found in central Mexico, supporting the zoo's belief that its captive-breeding program works.

Monarch researchers have said mass releases may lead to disease and accelerate the butterfly's decline.

But Ryan Walsh, the zoo's Wild Toledo coordinator, told The Blade (http://bit.ly/1TS5Cu8 ) that dozens of the 760 monarchs released last fall likely survived the migration.

"It's a big sign that the monarchs we are releasing are having a positive impact," Walsh said.

The Toledo Zoo is one of many zoos, universities, and groups breeding butterflies in greenhouses and releasing them into the wild to prevent monarchs from disappearing, Walsh said.

More:
http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/ap/state/monarch-butterflies-released-by-toledo-zoo-found-in-mexico/article_c6740b12-d0ef-5d92-a060-c3466fce1b96.html

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Monarch butterflies released by Toledo Zoo found in Mexico (Original Post) Judi Lynn Mar 2016 OP
more Good News sue4e3 Mar 2016 #1
K&R! Terrific news! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2016 #2
How the hell did they get past that wall? 2pooped2pop Mar 2016 #3
Jaguars will have more trouble, no doubt. n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2016 #4
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