Captive-raising monarchs in cages also puts the butterflies at risk. The OE parasite can reach very high levels in indoor ...

I love sharing nature with people, because most people don't take the time to get up close with nature and enjoy it. I love ...

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 ...

Usefully, the listing would legally protect the groves of trees near the California coast where western monarchs overwinter.

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S ...

Monarch butterflies may soon get federal protections after nearly a decade-long effort to preserve the species. The monarch's eastern migratory population has fallen about 80% in the past couple ...

Dan Getman, a Kirksville-based master gardener, proudly watches as his grandchildren race to catch monarch butterflies on his ...

We have just learned that the iconic monarch butterfly may be placed on the ... This will minimize the risk of infection by the OE bacterium. Numerous conservation organizations across the U.S ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The iconic monarch butterfly, known for its striking orange and black coloration, migratory patterns, and love of milkweed, was recently proposed for federal protections by ...

Earlier this month, federal wildlife officials announced they will add species protections for monarch butterflies, which are dying because of pesticides, habitat loss and climate change.