Monarch Butterfly Recent News & Events

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...

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...