Monarch butterflies move a step closer to extinction : NPR
WEBJul 21, 2022 · The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers.
Endangered monarch butterflies: ‘Everybody has a role to play ... - CNN
WEBJul 21, 2022 · The International Union for Conservation of Nature has added the migratory monarch butterfly to its Red List of Threatened Species as endangered, the group said in a release Thursday.
Monarch butterfly migration study reveals alarming population …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Monarch butterflies are fluttering dangerously close to extinction despite a decision late last year to remove the orange-and-black insects from the endangered species list, a new study has found.
Butterfly taggers are helping track migrating monarchs : NPR
WEBSep 29, 2023 · The annual butterfly migration is underway. For decades scientists have relied on volunteers to tag butterflies to provide details about their journey.
New ‘Detective Work’ on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect
WEBJun 20, 2024 · New ‘Detective Work’ on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect Agricultural insecticides were a key factor, according to a study focused on the Midwest, though researchers emphasized the ...
Big Butterfly Count lowest in 14 years - BBC News
WEB3 days ago · The 2024 Big Butterfly Count took place in July and August across the UK when thousands of people recorded over a period of 15 minutes how many butterflies they saw, even if it was none. Overall ...
Latest news - Butterfly Conservation
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
Monarch Butterflies Are Placed on IUCN Red List - The New York Times
WEBJul 21, 2022 · North America’s monarch butterfly, whose showy looks and extraordinary migration have made it one of the continent’s most beloved insects, has been classified as endangered by the International...
Troubling news for monarch butterfly populations
WEBMar 21, 2023 · The Eastern migratory monarch butterfly is at risk: new reports show a sharp population decline and a loss of habitat in the forests where they winter each year. In just one year, the presence of monarch butterflies in their wintering grounds dropped 22%, from 7 acres to nearly 5.5. acres.
Western monarch butterfly numbers in California dropped by ... - NBC News
WEBJan 31, 2024 · SAN FRANCISCO — The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to how wet it was, researchers said Tuesday.
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