SALT LAKE CITY — The iconic monarch butterfly, sporting its splashy orange and black wings, has been in serious decline for decades. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for the public to ...

Monarchs are among the most recognizable and best loved butterflies in North America, but you might have noticed fewer of them over the last few years. Given the less frequent sightings, you might’ve ...

The Western Monarch Count is underway, a community science project that aims to understand population changes for the orange ...

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a butterfly. My money says the fluttering insect you’re envisioning has black-veined, reddish-orange wings outlined with white specks — the iconic attributes ...

As millions of monarch butterflies make their way down the east coast to Mexico for the winter, butterfly scientists want people in their flight path to report monarch sightings. Doing so can help ...

ATLANTA — The monarch butterfly could soon receive federal protection, which would be a significant step toward protecting one of North America's most beloved species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Monarch butterflies have recently been internationally designated an endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. With Massachusetts known to ...

If you've always wanted to curate your own monarch butterfly garden but have been unsure of where to start or how to snag supplies without breaking the bank, we've got some good news for you. You ...

Biologists have attached tiny, solar transmitters to the monarch butterflies, allowing researchers and everyday visitors to ...

Chamblee and its mayor was recognized as Monarch Champion on Dec. 16 by the National Wildlife Federation for its commitment ...

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The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...