(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 butterfly gardener delights when showy swallowtail butterflies make an appearance. These butterflies are some of the largest in the garden, and their colorful wings and soaring flight patterns ...

Federal wildlife authorities announced a proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants public feedback on a plan to list the migratory insect ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas’ state insect, the black and orange-winged Monarch butterfly, could be granted federal protections after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed this week to list the ...

An invasive weed is taking over gardens across Greater Boston. Black swallow-wort is having a deadly impact on wildlife, especially the monarch butterfly population, said Mass Audubon Senior ...

Each winter, Floridians are lucky enough to step into their gardens and witness the majesty of monarch butterfly migrations. The colorful black and orange wings dazzle kids and parents alike, as do ...

Hummingbirds aren't the only spring-time animals on the move across Georgia. Sightings of monarch butterflies have been seen predominantly near southern cities like Savannah and St. Mary's, according ...

We have been encouraging our backyard milkweed to grow ever since we moved over five years ago. I have friends who have issues with the aggressive growth of milkweed. We don’t have this problem. We ...