Monarch butterflies left Mexico weeks ago on their annual northward migration. Now, the colorful insects are nearing Michigan as temperatures continue to warm. "Monarchs have made their way north, ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Tuesday adding the iconic monarch butterfly to its list of federally endangered species. Public comments will be accepted through mid-March on the proposal ...

In a turn of events, the eastern monarch butterfly population — which was put on the list of endangered species just a few years ago — nearly doubled this year, according to a March report from the ...

In New York, veterinarians at the Sweetbriar Nature Center helped a monarch butterfly live on by performing a wing transplant. It was later released back into the wild and flew away without any ...

The film explores the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, detailing its remarkable migration journey of up to 6,000 kilometers from Canada to Mexico. It explains the butterfly's anatomy, including ...

Before National Geographic published its famous August 1976 cover story detailing the search for the monarch butterfly’s wintering grounds, nobody knew where these strikingly beautiful creatures ...

Monarch butterflies are migrating north and have been spotted in states near Michigan. Although their wintering population doubled this year, monarchs have experienced a significant overall decline ...

An injured monarch butterfly was given a second chance at life after undergoing a delicate wing transplant at a Long Island wildlife rehabilitation center. Since the Sweetbriar Nature Center shared ...

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 ...

Hammered by habitat loss and synthetic insecticides, the eagle, the abiding symbol of American strength and freedom, had all but vanished from our landscapes. From backyard birders to federal agencies ...

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 ...