With the recent proposed listing of the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken a critical step to protect one of North America’s most ...

Dan Getman, a Kirksville-based master gardener, proudly watches as his grandchildren race to catch monarch butterflies on his rural 5½-acre property after their first fall sightings in the area.

Often mistaken for Monarchs due to their similar color patterns, Viceroy butterflies are a symbol of mimicry and self-protection. Observing a Viceroy can encourage you to examine how you protect ...

Stroll back to Ventnor, where highlights include the Ventnor Harbour, iconic paddling pool and promenade leading to Bonchurch. Do not miss the chance to spot rare Glanville Fritillary butterflies or ...

We need more citizen scientists to monitor what is really going on. Insect populations, even species that seemed impervious, are in decline globally. Monarch butterflies exemplify the problem ...

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) appear to be declining not just in North America but also in Australiasia. Could this be a consequence of global change, including climate change ...

The official state insect of Texas is in trouble. The monarch butterfly, long idolized for its epic migrations and delicate beauty, is facing another alarming chapter in its decline. Volunteers ...

The official state insect of Texas is in trouble. The monarch butterfly, long idolized for its epic migrations and delicate beauty, is facing another alarming chapter in its decline. Volunteers with ...

In 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made several major decisions to declare New Mexico species endangered or threatened — or not. Here’s a recap of some of those decisions and a look ...

King Frederik has no doubt been nervous as December 31st approached. Not least because it sees the close of his first year as King of Denmark, but also because it is customary for the monarch of ...