A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly

Compelled by deep instinct and the curious mind of a retired nurse, midwife, and naturalist, the author retrieves a too-late-to-migrate monarch caterpillar from a December ice storm. Each day of its longer-than-expected life brings new observations, challenges, and rewards, including:-How are butterflies and humans alike? -How do they feed? -How do we care for the aging? -What fosters a peaceful demise?In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discover:-Evolutionary similarities between insects and humans -The preciousness of every moment -True connections among living creaturesThis fascinating memoir and biography will amaze nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and educators. Vivid storytelling and deep scientific insights answer monarch lifecycle mysteries and struggles. Awe-inspiring observations throughout “Spot’s” long life will change your views of nature—and yourself.