A monarch caterpillar takes ten to 12 days to transform into a butterfly. Watch as this female monarch emerges from her chrysalis. She is not able to fly until 1-1/2 to 2 hours after she hatches. During this time her wings are drying and unfolding to full size. | Lake Metroparks

8.8K views · 331 reactions | If you've never seen a caterpillar transition into its chrysalis, you're in for a treat!  Naturalist Shannon recorded a monarch caterpillar going through the process at Blacklick Woods Metro Park. By shedding its skin, it reveals the intermediate stage between caterpillar and butterfly. The monarch will spend about 10-14 days in its chrysalis before emerging as a butterfly. | Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks | Facebook

26K views · 226 reactions | Video Description: Time lapse of a monarch butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. | Smithsonian | Facebook