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"Beauty on The Wing: Life Story of The Monarch Butterfly" chronicles the extraordinary journey of the monarch butterfly as it unfolds along the coasts of New England and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the monarch’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-ups, from egg to caterpillar to adult. Through this story of adaptation and survival, "Beauty on The Wing" explores the symbiotic relationship between habitats and the vital role they play in our interconnected ecosystems.
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