The Magical, Mesmerizing Migration of Monarch Butterflies | Jaime Rojo | TED



When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the iconic wildlife spectacles on the earth — and supply us with an vital indicator of ecological well being, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a narrative about our relationship to the pure world, he shares his expertise photographing these mesmerizing bugs deep of their distant mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the newest analysis into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how every of us can be part of the rising motion to guard them. (Recorded at TED2024 on April 19, 2024)

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  • I used to live a block away from one of their wintering grounds in Northern California. They start showing up around October. When they are all nestled en masse in the trees it is a sight you will remember your entire life. Amazing creatures.

  • I was driving through Texas and came across a swarm of Monarch. I paused for a while, stunned by the beauty. I felt so guilty for the few that hit my windshield leaving a film of sparkles across the glass. Never will I forget that day

  • Five things,
    1)plant locally native milkweeds that are free of pesticides (ask your nursery before you buy)
    2) plant diverse fall blooming native plants like asters and goldenrods
    3) demand reductions in development
    4)buy organic crops that likely use less wideapread pesticides
    5) spread the word and donate to conservation groups so they can buy land

  • 🎯💎🏆 Great insightful & fruitful video 🏆💎🎯

    लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु
    ( May all beings lead prosperous life across Globe 🌍 )

  • I remember raising about 40 of these guys last summer from mere eggs.

    I had a special enclosure to keep them safe from predators. Once they are fully metamorphosis into butterflies proper, I release them into the wild.

  • I have observed a monarch lay eggs on a desert milkweed in the fall in Tucson, AZ. Yes, I know the difference between a queen and a monarch… no, the eggs didn’t survive the winter, very sadly, I observed breathlessly, as I love monarchs😢. A wind storm took the branches the eggs were on.
    Was this a fluke? A climate change event? Curious!

  • Yes, there's a way bigger story behind this. Climate change is killing everything, the butterflies, bees, frogs, and birds are all dying at alarming rates! We need to stop the oil companies dominating the energy sectors. I don't understand why the oil companies, are not switching to sustainable energy…. If oil companies would use their profits to switch to sustainable energy markets, they would stay on top of making money in the energy sectors!

  • The Anthropocene is coming to an end; All hail the Pyrocene! May the sixth mass extinction include the species that caused it. Enjoy what you can, while you still can; pity the generations to come.

  • God loves you and cares for you so that this message reaches you. God is the one who created this large universe and controls it completely. The greatest loss a person loses in this life is that he lives without knowing God who created him and knowing the Messenger of Muhammad, the last of the messengers, and the Islamic religion, the last of the heavenly religions.  Great intelligence, before you believe in something or not, is to read it, study it, and understand it well, and after that you have the choice to believe in it or not to believe in it. I advise you to do this now, before you no longer have time to do so. Life is very short. It is just a test, just a passage to eternal life. Great advice to those who…  Understands

  • Habitat loss might doom this magnificent species as it has so many others during this latest 6th great extinction, the only one which is a result of humans, way more humans than the planet can support. I'm glad I got to see the Monarchs (coastal California) before they are gone forever.

  • Use to work in Rio Grande Valley south TX. It was such a wonder they have a Sanctuary there. It was so wonderful seeing them come out in Spring. All the farm workers would just stand in awe when they'd start migrating by. I worked doing irrigation a hard job but taught me so much about the environment this was in the 80s. When no one really took notice except scientists and "Tree Huggers" Now that Sanctuary has been decimated by the Border Wall. They used imminent domain to put it up. This is why I disapprove of all U.S. Governments Local, State, and Federal. They're pandering for our Votes RN hold your politicians feet to the fire. Help my Grandkids be able to see the migration of The Monarch

  • Life's transformative journey is full of mysteries and wonders. Embracing change and resilience enables overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges. Navigating uncertainty with instinct and adaptability fosters growth. Endurance and community carry individuals through adversity. Connecting with nature and others fosters hope, unity, and renewal. Even in darkness, beauty and wonder can emerge, and every small action contributes to a brighter future.

  • فلنكن شاكرين للأشخاص الذين يجعلوننا سعداء، فهم البستانيون الساحرون الذين يجعلون أرواحنا تزدهر 🌸

  • ليس وطني دائماً على حق، ولكني لا أستطيع أن أمارس حقاً حقيقياً إلا في وطني. إذا كنت تنشد العظمة، فأنشد الحق، تظفر بالاثنين معاً. في اختلاف الأصدقاء شماتة الأعداء، وفي اختلاف الأخوة فرصة المتربصين، وفي اختلاف أصحاب الحق فرصة للمبطلين. وأما نصرة الحق وأعلاء منارة، وخذلان الباطل، وطمس آثاره، فأمر قد التزمناه في كل فن. الحرية هي الحق في أن تختار وتوجد لنفسك بدائل اختيار. الحرية هي الحق في أن تعمل ما يبيحه القانون. لا يصبح الخطأ حقاً بسبب انتشاره، ولا تصبح الحقيقة خطأ لأن لا أحد يراها. الحرب لا تحدد من هو صاحب الحق، وإنما تحدد من تبقى.

  • 👩🏼‍🎓🎻. The melody for this piece came to me during a journey I made some years ago, when I was blessed to spend many days and nights immersed in and transformed by sacred music and ceremonies. When I later decided to set this poem by the Azerbaijani mystical poet Nasimi to the melody, I was amazed at how perfectly his words matched the music I had composed. I believe the reason is that both the music and the words reflect a glimpse – however fleeting in my case – of the eternal. —Sami Yusuf

  • 🎻Music has always been a crucial instrument for fostering community, healing and conjuring liberatory futures. In this piece, Madiba explores his love for music and how, during a night out at a concert, he regrettably missed seeing Tracy Chapman and the Manhattan Brothers performing. Through this playlist, we explore the present past and the haunting events that continue to contribute to current struggles for FREEDOM. We remember Mam’ Winnie and her sacrifices and feel our way through her pain, courage and temerity and draw inspiration from to continue to work for a society in which the constitution is a lived reality for all.- “Let us give practical recognition to the injustices of the past, by building a future based on equality and social justice.”—NELSON MANDELA.Signing of South Africa's new Constitution, Sharpeville, 10 December 1996

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