Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
Louise Morales
Louise Morales
Reporter · Niagara Falls, NY
A proud native of Niagara Falls, Louise graduated from Niagara University and has dedicated the last four years to reporting on community affairs and local initiatives. She previously worked for the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal and is deeply connected to the neighborhoods she covers.
More from Louise →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM · 1 min read
As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night’s rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she and other scientists are attaching tiny tracking devices to hundreds of butterflies to find…