Mexican forest 'relocated' in attempt to save iconic monarch butterflies
Planting oyamel firs aims to establish new habitats for Eastern monarch butterflies in response to climate change.
Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried out
Monarch butterflies are declining dramatically, prompting proposals for their protection under the Endangered Species Act as a threatened species.
Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for Conservation
The Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
U.S. wildlife officials will extend federal protections to monarch butterflies, adding them to the threatened species list due to declining populations.
Monarch butterflies may soon get protections under Endangered Species Act
Monarch butterflies are facing existential threats, with significant population declines noted across North America due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.
How Do You Protect a Species That Lives Across a Continent? Monarch Butterfly Decision May Soon Try | KQED
Monarch butterfly populations have started to rebound, but long-term conservation remains critical as they're still significantly lower than historical levels.
Mexican forest 'relocated' in attempt to save iconic monarch butterflies
Planting oyamel firs aims to establish new habitats for Eastern monarch butterflies in response to climate change.
Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried out
Monarch butterflies are declining dramatically, prompting proposals for their protection under the Endangered Species Act as a threatened species.
Vital Impacts' 'Saving the Monarchs' Campaign with Jaime Rojo Raises Funds for Conservation
The Amazon rainforest is under threat despite its rich biodiversity, and initiatives like Vital Impacts are crucial for conservation efforts.
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
U.S. wildlife officials will extend federal protections to monarch butterflies, adding them to the threatened species list due to declining populations.
Monarch butterflies may soon get protections under Endangered Species Act
Monarch butterflies are facing existential threats, with significant population declines noted across North America due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.
How Do You Protect a Species That Lives Across a Continent? Monarch Butterfly Decision May Soon Try | KQED
Monarch butterfly populations have started to rebound, but long-term conservation remains critical as they're still significantly lower than historical levels.
How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED
Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.
Western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say
The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to heavy rainfall.
The destruction of milkweed habitat, increased pesticide use, and climate change are all contributing to the decline of western monarch butterfly populations.
How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED
Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.
Western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say
The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to heavy rainfall.
The destruction of milkweed habitat, increased pesticide use, and climate change are all contributing to the decline of western monarch butterfly populations.
Winning images of the 2024 BigPicture natural world photography competition
Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains to avoid winter. Northern gannets dive at high speeds for food. Fireflies in Japan symbolize souls of dead soldiers. Indigenous Californians use controlled burns for biodiversity.
Butterflies at wedding moved bride to tears. Soon strangers were weeping too.
Monarch butterflies symbolize late father's presence, seen on significant days like birthdays and weddings.