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

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats…

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When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join the growing movement to protect them. (Recorded at TED2024 on April 19, 2024)

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  1. @Sr_vlogzx

    October 21, 2024 at 7:05 am

    Like this comment to watch the video❤😂

  2. @Sr_vlogzx

    October 21, 2024 at 7:06 am

    Let’s see who will subscribe 😉

    • @Sr_vlogzx

      October 21, 2024 at 7:51 am

      @@sarasvati_3 I didn’t understand??

  3. @tka-tpa-prapatankalisari45192

    October 21, 2024 at 7:09 am

    👩🏼‍🎓🎻. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” – French philosopher, Victor Hugo

  4. @tka-tpa-prapatankalisari45192

    October 21, 2024 at 7:10 am

    👩🏼‍🎓🎻. 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

    • @tka-tpa-prapatankalisari45192

      October 21, 2024 at 7:10 am

      👩🏼‍🎓中文🌐. “Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs” ~Nelson Mandela

  5. @tka-tpa-prapatankalisari45192

    October 21, 2024 at 7:11 am

    👩🏼‍🎓🎼. The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between. -WolfgangAmadeusMozart. Book: TheLetters of Mozart & his Family

  6. @sarasvati_3

    October 21, 2024 at 7:12 am

    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.

  7. @A.shk9

    October 21, 2024 at 7:32 am

    Amazing

  8. @tomasgomes

    October 21, 2024 at 7:48 am

    Wtf are these comments?
    Anyways, loved the video, finally an interesting TED talk again, but the dude’s breathing gave me anxiety 😂

  9. @kishoresoma6534

    October 21, 2024 at 8:04 am

    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.

  10. @GoobleGabble

    October 21, 2024 at 8:26 am

    The Mighty Monarch!

  11. @longshank59

    October 21, 2024 at 8:52 am

    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

  12. @ronkirk5099

    October 21, 2024 at 10:24 am

    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.

  13. @katymegahan7137

    October 21, 2024 at 10:32 am

    Great talk!

  14. @vmwindustries

    October 21, 2024 at 11:23 am

    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!

    • @mmmay29

      October 21, 2024 at 5:27 pm

      It’s not even oil or climate change… it’s the way we farm nowadays. We til and til the land and spray it in pesticides. If you want to make real change, start supporting organic regenerative farming practices. Put your money where your mouth is and support your values with your dollar! :$

  15. @Rupaidas8

    October 21, 2024 at 12:01 pm

    Amazing experience

  16. @tamasurusrex

    October 21, 2024 at 1:12 pm

    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!

  17. @LGPE94

    October 21, 2024 at 4:15 pm

    I pray that once day I’ll be able to travel to one of these sanctuaries and see them myself ;n;

  18. @jaacseuls5226

    October 21, 2024 at 4:44 pm

    Momento para recordar al gran Homero Gómez, defensor de Reserva de la Biósfera de la Mariposa Monarca.

  19. @generaljimmies3429

    October 21, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    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.

  20. @nicholasmilillomusic

    October 21, 2024 at 5:49 pm

    I’d love to go. I’ve seen the video a couple years ago and the video online of them is still beautiful. Even without seeing the video I know what’s gonna happen 😄 😅

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