One of California’s most iconic animals is in trouble. A preliminary tally of monarch butterflies that spend the winter along ...

If it feels like there are fewer bugs now than there were decades ago, it’s not just nostalgia. Scientists estimate that, due to factors such as pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change, as ...

The monarch butterfly's migratory journey from Canada —through Oregon — to Mexico is a breeze compared with the federal government's lengthy process to protect the dwindling species. Why it matters: ...

Every year, millions of monarch butterflies venture across North America – though in far smaller clusters than decades ago. Monarch populations have plummeted due to habitat loss, pesticide use and ...

ATLANTA — The monarch butterfly could soon receive federal protection, which would be a significant step toward protecting one of North America's most beloved species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Efforts are being made to protect the vibrant monarch butterfly from extinction thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposing to add it to an endangered species list in 2025. Photo courtesy ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species on Tuesday, citing a significant decline in the iconic black and orange insects that has ...

Every winter, millions of monarch butterflies journey thousands of miles across North America to spend winters in the forests and mountains of central Mexico. But over the years, the beloved butterfly ...

When a wounded monarch butterfly arrived at a Long Island wildlife center this summer, its chances of survival looked grim. One of its paper-thin orange wings had torn clean off, grounding the tiny ...

Although it has been in decline, the butterfly is found throughout the United States, which made this a particularly challenging case for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...

Hear why some environmentalists are concerned about the health of central Illinois’ main water supply. Learn about a new effort to make disposing of household hazardous waste more convenient. Plus, ...