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Monarch butterfly populations are crashing — but we can choose to do something about it

Monarch butterfly populations are crashing — bu...

Matthew Rozsa February 22, 2024·5 min read Monarch Butterflies Getty Images/ HegedusPeter/500px Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are some of the most iconic insects around. But they are uniquely threatened and...

Monarch butterfly populations are crashing — bu...

Matthew Rozsa February 22, 2024·5 min read Monarch Butterflies Getty Images/ HegedusPeter/500px Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are some of the most iconic insects around. But they are uniquely threatened and...

"Endangered" Status of Monarch Butterfly Reversed?

"Endangered" Status of Monarch Butterfly Reversed?

In a surprising turn of events, an October 2023 headline announced that the IUCN had retracted its previous declaration, stating that Monarch butterflies were no longer considered endangered. This reversal...

"Endangered" Status of Monarch Butterfly Reversed?

In a surprising turn of events, an October 2023 headline announced that the IUCN had retracted its previous declaration, stating that Monarch butterflies were no longer considered endangered. This reversal...

Untangling the Monarch Mystery: A Cautionary Tale of Premature Announcements

Untangling the Monarch Mystery: A Cautionary Ta...

In the captivating world of wildlife conservation, Monarch butterflies symbolize nature's fragility, captivating us with their beauty. In July 2022, the IUCN's sensational "Endangered" label for Monarchs sparked excitement, only...

Untangling the Monarch Mystery: A Cautionary Ta...

In the captivating world of wildlife conservation, Monarch butterflies symbolize nature's fragility, captivating us with their beauty. In July 2022, the IUCN's sensational "Endangered" label for Monarchs sparked excitement, only...

The Monarch Butterfly Crisis Continues

The Monarch Butterfly Crisis Continues

After the Western Monarch population counts experienced the highest numbers in 20 years in December 2022, it only took a few weeks and the “Atmospheric River” storms to wipe out...

The Monarch Butterfly Crisis Continues

After the Western Monarch population counts experienced the highest numbers in 20 years in December 2022, it only took a few weeks and the “Atmospheric River” storms to wipe out...

What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Deforestation Threaten Monarch Migration

What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Defo...

What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Deforestation Threaten Monarch Migration February 26, 2021 By Jaclyn Diaz 2020 was a bad year for butterflies, too. The population of monarch butterflies that migrated...

What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Defo...

What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Deforestation Threaten Monarch Migration February 26, 2021 By Jaclyn Diaz 2020 was a bad year for butterflies, too. The population of monarch butterflies that migrated...

New Year’s Count of Western Monarchs Reveals High Seasonal Decrease Following Severe Winter Storms

New Year’s Count of Western Monarchs Reveals Hi...

Original Article:  New Year’s Count Of Western Monarchs Reveals High Seasonal Decrease Following Severe Winter Storms – Western Monarch Count By Isis Howard March 2023 Western monarchs experienced a 58% seasonal...

New Year’s Count of Western Monarchs Reveals Hi...

Original Article:  New Year’s Count Of Western Monarchs Reveals High Seasonal Decrease Following Severe Winter Storms – Western Monarch Count By Isis Howard March 2023 Western monarchs experienced a 58% seasonal...

More Bad News:  Monarch butterflies lose sanctuary in Mexico as climate changes

More Bad News: Monarch butterflies lose sanctu...

By Naomi Schanen March 26, 2023 at 1:20 p.m. EDT The population of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico has dropped 22 percent from the previous year, the World Wildlife Fund said...

More Bad News: Monarch butterflies lose sanctu...

By Naomi Schanen March 26, 2023 at 1:20 p.m. EDT The population of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico has dropped 22 percent from the previous year, the World Wildlife Fund said...

On The Controversy Over Milkweed & Monarch Butterflies

On The Controversy Over Milkweed & Monarch Butt...

One general conservation strategy proposed to help monarch populations is to encourage the widespread planting and restoration of native milkweed populations to help compensate for lost habitat. However, several species...

On The Controversy Over Milkweed & Monarch Butt...

One general conservation strategy proposed to help monarch populations is to encourage the widespread planting and restoration of native milkweed populations to help compensate for lost habitat. However, several species...

Bringing Butterflies Back to Ojai Valley School

Bringing Butterflies Back to Ojai Valley School

Chris Amendt, founder of the nonprofit Native Monarchs, contacted Ojai Valley School about a donation of nearly 1,000 Milkweed plants to expand Milkweed gardens on both campuses, and help replace the...

Bringing Butterflies Back to Ojai Valley School

Chris Amendt, founder of the nonprofit Native Monarchs, contacted Ojai Valley School about a donation of nearly 1,000 Milkweed plants to expand Milkweed gardens on both campuses, and help replace the...