The Monarch Butterfly: International Traveler (Paperback)

by Fred A. Urquhart (Author)

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From Library Journal
The fall migration of the monarch butterfly is a remarkable wonder of nature. Urquhart, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, has spent a lifetime observing and collecting data on this species. Because many of the monarch's activities depend on milkweed, Urquhart begins with a discussion of that plant's distribution; he follows with detailed information on the monarch's biology. Most fascinating is his description of an ingenious method of butterfly tagging that led to new discoveries about migration and overwintering sites. Specialists, students, and amateur naturalists will be well served by this complete, authoritative, fully illustrated text. Laurie Bartolini, Lincoln Lib., Springfield, Ill.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: William Caxton Limited (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940473372
• ISBN-13: 978-0940473379
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,220,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!, June 14, 2000

By	"msdalton" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

Anyone wishing to study the migration of the monarch butterfly would do well to start with this volume. Urquhart's work, though dated, is a classic of scientific research and led to the discovery of the Mexican wintering grounds in 1978. The life cycle and metamorphosis of the butterflies is covered in detail, as are methods of raising monarchs, at home or in the classroom. Later researchers have built on his work but not superseded it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mister Monarch, September 24, 2001

By	benredbone "redboneben" (Northwest PA) - See all my reviews

Fred Urquhart's work with the Monarch Butterfly is a classic study which has led to to the vast intrest by many people, including numbers of classrooms of young children who delight in the rearing of this fantastic insect and Monarch Watch's (Univ. of Kansas) tagging of the Monarch. This is not a book replete with color photos and simplist descriptions that would be enjoyed by the novice enthusiast, however, for one who is interested in learning more this book is a must have. (Dr. Urquahart's origin book on the Monarch was published approximately 40 years ago and is a bona fida collector's item.)