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 ...

Despite the monarch butterfly population decreasing in recent years, Pulscher said she finds motivation in the butterfly conservation effort by educating kids about the insect. “Nothing beats seeing ...

Few insects are as beloved as the monarch butterfly. These fascinating creatures are beautiful, boldly colored and surprisingly strong — the North American monarch migrating thousands of miles during ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Monarch butterfly eats from purple flowers. Image by Justin Docanto via Unsplash. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are not just beautiful creatures; they play a crucial role in the ecosystems ...

Understanding migration and overwintering behavior is crucial to conserving monarchs, a candidate for listing under the ...

Tropical Milkweed is a popular ornamental plant featuring bright orange and yellow flowers. It is often planted in yards to attract the iconic monarch butterfly, which lays its eggs on the milkweed as ...

Allow time for the kids to romp at the Whale Surfing Playground ... There’s ample parking and clean restrooms, and it’s open daily from dawn to dusk. 6. Watch Winged Beauties at the Monarch Butterfly ...