Oyamel fir forests in central Mexico provide the overwintering habitat for millions of migratory monarch butterflies from the United States and Canada. Their dense canopies create sheltered conditions that moderate temperature and humidity, protect monarchs from temperature extremes, and reduce water loss during the months when the butterflies feed little or not at all.
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