FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
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“That is a good joke on the birds,” Marylee remarked, 
smiling. “What does the caterpillar of the Monarch look 
like, Uncle Jack?” 
“It has yellow and black stripes across its back which 
makes one think of a tiger,” he replied. “These bright- 
colored stripes protect it. This caterpillar is not good 
for the birds to eat, either. After the caterpillar becomes 
full-grown, it spins a little silk on the under side of a 
leaf. It then fastens the end of its tail to the silk and 
hangs with its head down. The striped skin splits on the 
back, and there is a beautiful green pupa with a row of 
wonderful golden spots that look like gold buttons. The 
reddish brown butterfly after a while comes out of this 
green pupa.” 
“What a wonderful story!” said Buddy. 
“Yes,” said Uncle Jack. “Perhaps you may learn an¬ 
other butterfly story some day.” 
