Why the monarch butterfly has such cultural meaning for the Mexican community. Monarch butterflies may be moving toward federally protected status. One local resident is taking it upon herself to help ...

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state ...

The Western Monarch Count is underway, a community science project that aims to understand population changes for the orange butterflies.

FARGO — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking protection for a beloved species and is asking the public to play a role in its recovery. The federal agency wants the monarch butterfly listed as ...

MISSION, Texas (Border Report) — Wearing dark sunglasses, long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat, Florida retiree Linda Cooper came prepared to gaze at butterflies in 90-degree weather Thursday at the ...

Hear why some environmentalists are concerned about the health of central Illinois’ main water supply. Learn about a new effort to make disposing of household hazardous waste more convenient. Plus, ...

An iconic butterfly that waits out the cold months along the California coast each year may soon get added protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as ...

While a devastatingly low number of monarch butterflies migrate to San Luis Obispo County this winter, the federal government has proposed listing the insect as threatened under the Endangered Species ...

File photo from June 2020. The monarch butterfly may receive the threatened status under the Endangered Species Act. U.S. Fish and Wildlife is taking public comment until March on the proposed ...

Monarch butterflies have a unique two-way migration pattern. Their route goes straight through Arizona, making the state a great place to watch the butterflies. There are multiple factors to consider ...