Late last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced rule changes that would impact habitats and listing or delisting ...

Monarch butterflies are well-known and beloved migratory pollinators in North America. NNehring via Getty Images For generations, monarch butterflies have traveled thousands of miles across North ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with NPR science correspondent Jonathan Lambert about the decision, as well as other conservation efforts the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing as 2024 winds down.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monarch caterpillars and a mature butterfly. NCTC Creative Imagery/USFWS/Flickr Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved ...

Adult monarch butterflies are large with bright orange wings, white spots and black veins and boarder. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending federal protections for the species as factors ...

The Western monarch population has plunged more than 95% since the 1980s, and has a more than 99% chance of extinction by 2080. Western monarchs primarily spend winters along the California coast.

An iconic butterfly that waits out the cold months along the California coast each year may soon get added protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as ...

The majestic monarch butterfly, known for its vibrant orange and black wings, has captured hearts and inspired countless nature enthusiasts. However, recent developments signal a troubling reality: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monarch butterfly on a person's finger - Matt Champlin/Getty Images Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have long captivated ...

Monarch butterflies return to California for the winter in November in Santa Cruz, California. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking steps to list monarch butterflies as a threatened species ...

William E. Snyder receives funding from USDA-NIFA. Michael Crossley receives funding from SARE, USDA-NIFA, and United Soybean Board. Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North ...

New research shows climate change may push monarch butterflies farther south and make their long migration harder in the ...