Monarch Butterfly Recent News & Events

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...

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...

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 February 26, 2021 By Jaclyn Diaz 2020 was a bad year for butterflies, too. The population of monarch butterflies that migrated...

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...

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...