The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa ...

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.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging wildlife enthusiasts to help Monarch butterflies ...

Monarch butterflies, like other butterfly species and birds, must migrate to warmer climates during the cold winter months. Monarch butterflies are unique because they are unable to “overwinter.” ...

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have long been known for their impressive migration abilities, with North American species traveling around 3,000 miles from the United States and Canada into ...

Monarch butterflies from Canada stop to rest in Wendy Park on their way to Mexico, on Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki / AP ...

The monarch butterfly is most renowned for its yearly odyssey. Some will travel up to 3,000 miles during their two-way winter journey.