Monarch butterflies need their wings to fly to get food (nectar) and to escape predators. An injured monarch butterfly was taken to Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island, when it had lost ...

The amount of habitat occupied my monarch butterflies in central Mexico increased 64% compared to last year. The butterflies covered 7.24 acres, an improvement from last year's 4.42 acres of coverage.

Monarch butterfly populations in North America have been in dramatic decline for several decades. But in a glimmer of hope for the iconic orange-and-black species, the 2025 population estimate was ...

A daring surgical procedure has given a doomed monarch butterfly a new lease of life. The delicate operation was captured on film, and you can see it for yourself in this extraordinary Instagram post.

One of the most recognizable—and imitated—insects in the world is on the edge of extinction, scientists warn. “Monarchs need our help, and we need monarchs because they are spectacular and ...

A Monarch Butterfly checks out the Monarch Waystation at the Greenwood Stormwater Nature Center and Testing Lab. Submitted photo Local residents can learn to create Monarch butterfly habitats in an ...

A rare boost in monarch butterfly numbers could mean a bigger migration through Texas this spring. Scientists recently announced that monarchs occupied 2.93 hectares (7.24 acres) of forest in central ...

WWF is working with the Mexican government, local communities, and other partners to promote strong forest management and sustainable tourism MEXICO CITY, Mexico (18 March 2026) - WWF-Mexico and its ...

A key monarch butterfly population is showing signs of improvement this year, but scientists warn the species remains in long-term decline -- especially in the western United States. New data released ...

The amount of habitat occupied by monarch butterflies in central Mexico increased 64% compared to last year. The butterflies covered 7.24 acres, an improvement from last year’s 4.42 acres of coverage.