U.S. officials moved Tuesday to protect the monarch, an iconic orange-and-black butterfly famous for its marathon migration across North America, under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish ...

Monarch butterflies can fly dozens of miles in a day. They are an astonishing and intrepid species in North America. But in some places, populations of the migratory monarch butterfly, an iconic ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature placed the monarch butterfly on its Red List of Threatened Species as endangered in July, but despite decades of declining numbers, the delicate ...

The first is the increasing prevalence of a debilitating monarch parasite, which has increased tenfold since the early 2000s. This increase corresponds with increased plantings of nonnative ...

Monarch's steep decline The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them. The butterfly's eastern migratory population ...

The monarch butterfly migration is one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. Each year, millions of these delicate orange-and-black butterflies embark on an epic journey that can span up ...

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ATLANTA — The monarch butterfly could soon receive federal protection, which would be a significant step toward protecting one of North America's most beloved species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Monarch butterflies have a unique double-migration pattern, spending their winters clustered together! Read here to learn why ...

Zack Lemann, a curator of animal collections at Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans, said there are a few reasons as to why there’s a decline in the monarch population.

Monarch butterfly to be renamed in honor of animal-loving Sandy Hook victim on 18th birthday Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant Updated June 3, 2024 · 5 min read ...

Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed plants to survive. To help out your local pollinators, consider these free and low-cost ways to get your hands on seeds.