Uploaded October 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Take a microcosmic safari through a field of milkweed and discover a whole world of life, from bees to wasps to hummingbirds to butterflies. The charismatic Monarch butterfly is completely dependent on milkweed for its survival, and places like Yosemite National Park offer protection for this often overlooked plant. For an audio described version of this video, go to youtu.be/bxLJ3h8Hn-A.