The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...

Monarch butterflies on June 19, 2023 adjust to life outside their chrysalises within a protective mesh tent at Orlan Love’s Monarch Zone in Quasqueton. (Orlan Love/correspondent) Buy Photo Orange ...

For the first time in California, citizen scientists can join the effort to track monarch butterflies thanks to Blu+, a new ...

Aug. 13 (UPI) --Scientists in North Dakota announced Tuesday they are prepared to repopulate the iconic orange and black monarch butterfly, which has been classified an endangered species in North ...

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 ...

In late 2024, a tagged monarch named Lionel migrated from New Jersey to Florida, logging thousands of detections along the ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa, and ...

Spooky season is in full swing over in Missouri. A biologist recently spotted and photographed a super rare white monarch butterfly in the exact same spot where she previously saw a more common orange ...

PACIFIC GROVE — Monarch butterfly numbers are down this year entering prime counting season, but experts aren’t panicking yet. “Butterfly populations are bouncy,” said Isis Howard, an endangered ...

With its charismatic appearance and awe-inspiring migrations, it's not surprising that the monarch butterfly motivates gardeners to provide extra care for these pollinators in their gardens. These ...