Big Picture Science

When it comes to the perils that monarch butterflies face, the biggest is humans, explains entomologist and @amnh curator Jessica Ware. Hear how human activity is affecting the lives of insects, including pollinators like the monarch butterfly. buff.ly/ocxhSLT

For cartoonist Peter Kuper, making people aware of the threats facing the monarch butterfly also teaches them about other important species. "I'm trying to bring people into the world of insects, and the monarch butterfly is the poster child for insects." buff.ly/ocxhSLT

Each year, monarch butterflies undergo a mighty migration. These tiny insects travel thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico, and the journey isn't always a breeze. It's "On the Wings of a Butterfly" buff.ly/ocxhSLT

Our exploration of the monarch butterfly begins not in a garden, but in the city - specifically, at @amnh in NYC, where a new exhibit is combining art and science to trace the migratory path of the beloved monarch. buff.ly/NWoMTXC

Monarch butterflies are easily recognized by their black and orange patterns. But their iconic wings are more than just things of beauty. Take a journey "On the Wings of a Butterfly" on this week's episode buff.ly/ocxhSLT