Monarch butterflies are as charismatic and beloved by many as are dolphins and sea turtles. The orange and black markings on the wings of the monarch are recognized by children and adults across ...
(Beyond Pesticides, December 20, 2024) On December 12, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) opened a public comment period on its proposal to list the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as a ...
Monarch populations have been declining since the mid-1990s, according to annual counts taken at the butterfly’s wintering grounds in high-altitude oyamel fir forests, mostly in the Mexican ...
Loss of breeding, migratory, and overwintering habitat, including food sources along established migration corridors and throughout the blooming season, remain among the top threats for monarch ...