In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly ... Milkweed plants, which monarch larvae and caterpillars feed on, have been torn out for sidewalks ...

Monarch butterflies embark on a marvelous migratory phenomenon. They travel between 1,200 and 2,800 miles or more from the northeast United States, and southeast Canada to the mountain forests in ...

Milkweed is the only plant on which monarch butterfly caterpillars can eat and survive. Mary Phillips, head of native plant habitat strategy for the federation, said there are some mistakes people ...

The official state butterfly since 2000, monarch butterflies are facing a major ecological threat, according to experts. Local, Western populations of monarchs have declined by around 30% compared to ...

Tropical Milkweed is a popular ornamental plant featuring bright orange and yellow flowers. It is often planted in yards to attract the iconic monarch butterfly, which lays its eggs on the milkweed as ...

A small town in Mexico is making a big impact on preserving and protecting the monarch butterfly, a vulnerable species at risk of extinction. Since 2015, a group of volunteers at the Joya Redonda ...

Few insects are as beloved as the monarch butterfly. These fascinating creatures are beautiful, boldly colored and surprisingly strong — the North American monarch migrating thousands of miles during ...