Monarch butterfly populations are declining, with western numbers at a record low, prompting conservation actions.

The eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, but the numbers remain far below the long-term average.

The Monarch Butterfly, Danaus Plexippus, is a very recognizable butterfly. If you have not had the pleasure of observing one, ...

The high-altitude forest here is the perfect microclimate for the species, and it’s one of the few places in the world where ...

Male butterflies seek out mates with the same wing color as they find them more attractive, reveals new research. Genetics, ...

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Ryan Quinn always wanted his name to be in the same sentence as some of the all-time great butterfly swimmers in N.J. history. Aaron Baltaytis. Kenny Barnicle. Trent Russano. If you purchase a ...

A Pennsylvania resident who raises monarch butterflies says federal efforts to protect the species could put him out of business. “They don’t think anybody should raise butterflies and make any money ...

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