In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly, which pollinates plants and flutters through backyards in nearly every U.S. state, is deserving of federal ...

The monarch butterfly is known by scientists as Danaus plexippus, which in Greek literally means "sleepy transformation." The name evokes the species' ability to hibernate and metamorphize. Adult ...

"The main threats that we have identified for the monarch butterfly are habitat loss and fragmentation of the remaining habitats," Quinonez-Pinon outlined. "Climate change is at the top of the list, ...

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 ...

There’s even a time lapse of a late-emerging monarch butterfly that entered the world with an assist from a dab of super glue. Cumberland Island’s feral horses, about 150 or so strong, have a tough ...

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, and ...

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 ...

San Francisco, CA – Today, California State Parks Foundation released a new analysis of data that confirms the importance of California state parks for the survival of the western monarch butterfly. A ...