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Monarch butterfly populations are declining, with western numbers at a record low, prompting conservation actions.

The number of monarch butterflies overwintering this year in Mexico has nearly doubled, according to the 2025 annual census.

The eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, but the numbers remain far below the long-term average.

The Monarch Butterfly, Danaus Plexippus, is a very recognizable butterfly. If you have not had the pleasure of observing one, ...

What sounded like leaves rustling in the wind was the flickering wings of thousands of monarch butterflies as they flitted ...

Homeowners can support insect populations by creating pollinator habitats in their yards, even small changes like planting a tree can help.

The population of the eastern monarch butterflies in Mexico doubled this past winter season, according to a WWF survey.

The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City rebounded this year, doubling the area they ...

A new population report on monarch butterflies finds conservation efforts in Iowa and elsewhere are starting to show promising results. Mykayla Hagaman, a program specialist at the Iowa Monarch ...

The butterfly population has declined in the U.S., according to a recent study. Conservationists say we can help.