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 ...

The official state butterfly since 2000, monarch butterflies are facing a major ecological threat, according to experts. Local, Western populations of monarchs have declined by around 30% compared to ...

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 ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa, and ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae ...

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 ...

The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster will release hundreds of monarch butterflies at their large "Wings of the Tropics" conservatory this Friday at 10 a.m. The release is part of the ongoing “Monarch ...

Where Mexico City and Explora Monarch Tour (Teotihuacan, Sierra Chincua and El Rosario monarch butterfly sanctuaries, Angangueo, Valle de Bravo, Toluca) ...

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 ...

ARVADA, Colo. — The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) said monarch butterfly populations have declined upwards of 90% in recent decades. "There’s been an impact of climate change, habitat ...