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"Produced in association with Centre National de la Cinématographie. With the participation of Ministry of Research (France), PROCIREP/ANGOA, France 2, NHK, Planète Câble, The Documentary Channel and the Canadian Television Fund ."--credits
1. Birth of a monarch -- 2. Soaring over land and lakes -- 3. Destination Mexico -- 4. An endangered refuge -- 5. Gathering flocks -- 6. An awesome spectacle
Every year monarch butterflies migrate across North America to a remote area of Mexico. This presentation discusses how the butterflies navigate and endure the long journey and takes you to the locations they call home
"Based on the book Four Wings and a Prayer by Sue Halpern."--credits
Special features: printable materials for educators, access to the NOVA website, scene selection, described video for the visually impaired
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Narrated by Stockard Channing
Originally broadcast as segments of the television program Nova on Jan. 27, 2009
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DVD; NTSC; Region 1
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