"The population of monarch butterflies in Mexico increased 64% this winter, compared with the same period in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope for an insect considered at risk of extinction."
"The area occupied by monarchs expanded to 2.93 hectares of forest from 1.79 hectares the previous winter, the largest coverage since 2018."
"A combination of habitat loss from deforestation, climate crisis and the use of herbicides has seen their numbers plummet over the last 30 years."
"It would be unforgivable for [the monarch's] epic migrations to collapse because of political cowardice on enacting range-wide protections for them."
The monarch butterfly population in Mexico saw a 64% increase this winter, with their habitat expanding to 2.93 hectares, the largest since 2018. This increase offers hope for a species at risk of extinction. Monarchs face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and herbicide use, leading to significant declines over the past 30 years. The Biden administration proposed listing the monarch as threatened, but the decision has been delayed. Environmental groups are pushing for protections to prevent further decline of this iconic species.
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