Say the word "butterfly," and the iconic orange and black of the monarch may immediately spring to mind. But they are ...

Monarch butterflies are unique in their migration patterns. Eastern monarchs travel between Mexico and the U.S., spending ...

The study was one of several that assessed the effects of climate change on three species of butterflies whose populations are declining.

The study was one of several that assessed the effects of climate change on three species of butterflies whose populations ...

Butterfly Pavilion near Denver is partnering with the Government of Mexico to conserve the winter habitats of monarch ...

Some of the largest clusters this season were found in Santa Cruz County, with 1,406 monarchs at Lighthouse Field State Beach ...

Much of California’s Habitat for the migratory Monarch butterfly is gone. Wild fires have decimated groves of trees and plants where the Western Monarch winters. The typical flight plan of the Monarch ...

The Ellwood Mesa Butterfly Grove used to be California's largest wintering site for monarch butterflies, but in 2024, only 30 butterflies were counted.

Shutterstock Explore California’s Ecological Wonders California sits along major animal migration paths and has many protected areas where countless species live in their natural homes. Whether you ...