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Mexico-Monarch-Butterflies-Unesco
(FILES) Picture of two monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) copulating taken on March 18, 2008 in the Oyamel forest at El Rosario sanctuary in Angangueo, state of Michoacan, Mexico. Unesco has declared on July 7, 2008 as World Heritage 56, 000 hectares of the state of Michoacan, western Mexico, where every year from October to March 20 million of Monarch butterflies set their home to breed after travelling more than 4, 500 kilometres from the United States and Canada. AFP PHOTO/Luis ACOSTA / AFP PHOTO / AFP FILES / LUIS ACOSTA
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of nature's delicate creatures, the monarch butterflies. Taken in the enchanting Oyamel forest at El Rosario sanctuary in Angangueo, Mexico, it captures a rare moment of intimacy between two monarch butterflies engaged in copulation. The significance of this image is heightened by UNESCO's declaration on July 7,2008, designating 56,000 hectares of Michoacan state as World Heritage. These protected lands serve as a haven for millions of migrating monarch butterflies each year from October to March. After an astonishing journey spanning over 4,500 kilometers from the United States and Canada, these graceful insects find solace here to breed and continue their life cycle. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns displayed by these butterflies are truly awe-inspiring. Against a backdrop of lush greenery and towering trees adorned with orange-hued wings fluttering gracefully through the air, this photograph encapsulates both the fragility and resilience found within our natural world. Through this image captured by AFP photographer Luis Acosta, we are reminded of the importance of preserving such extraordinary habitats that harbor countless wonders like these majestic monarchs. It serves as a poignant reminder that our actions have consequences for even the smallest inhabitants on Earth. Let us cherish and protect these precious ecosystems so that future generations can witness scenes like this unfold before their eyes.
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