The monarch butterfly has long faced threats that have led to dwindling populations. However, a new study aimed at pinpointing one of the "whys" behind this issue suggested that warmer temperatures ...

Monarch butterflies have multiple generations in a year, including the final one, which migrates south to wintering grounds ...

The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life. Understanding a few facts about the process lets you observe it in nature with ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 20, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. Earlier this year we reported on one of the most remarkable and mysterious migrations in ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch ...

Although it has been in decline, the butterfly is found throughout the United States, which made this a particularly challenging case for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...

The monarch butterfly may soon be included on the Endangered Species list after its population is predicted to become extinct by 2080 without change. One of the most recognizable insects in the world, ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, citing loss of habitat to development, logging and use of herbicides. Since the ...

The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States has dropped to its second-lowest mark in nearly three decades as pesticides, diminishing habitat and climate change ...

I have not seen where the Hempfield Township supervisors, in their infinite collective wisdoms and forethoughts, saved the monarch caterpillars’ chrysalis and milkweed before leveling the ground for ...

Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes, it's a crucial way to support these incredible pollinators. Monarch butterflies depend on diverse plants ...

Butterflies are like angel’s kisses sent from heaven.” Malia Kirk. “If you smile when you see a butterfly, you have happiness ...