Newly released data shows that the number of monarch butterflies migrating to California this winter is near-record low. "We ...

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In 2023, more than 16,000 butterflies were counted at one local grove. The most recent count was a tiny fraction of that.

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one ...

Just over 9,000 monarchs were counted in California last winter, the second lowest ever since the annual count began in 1997 ...

"The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America, captivating children and adults throughout its fascinating life cycle," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams ...

one trend is clear — the Western Monarch butterfly population has declined by more than 95% since the 1980s, Howard said. With such a drastic population loss, the remaining butterflies are ...

Are monarch butterflies endangered? Monarch population numbers are falling and it's clear that these butterflies need our ...

2:19 Monarch Butterfly Festival and Run in Peterborough aims to raise awareness, funds for endangered species Monarch Butterfly Festival and Run in Peterborough aims to raise awareness ...

Visitors to Pismo State Beach and other California state beaches can expect to see fewer western monarch butterflies this year. Last week, the Xerces Society announced the results of its 28th ...

The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States has dropped to its second-lowest mark in nearly three decades as pesticides, diminishing habitat and climate ...