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Sexing Monarchs (Butterflies, That Is)

Posted on 2012 09 19 by BetCrooks
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Image of Male Monarch butterfly

Toronto is burning bright with tigery Monarch butterflies. But while it’s fairly easy to tell William from Kate, can you pick the future Monarch kings from among the queens? Continue reading →

Posted in Focus | Tagged Butterflies, monarchs | Please Comment

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