The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America, captivating children and adults throughout its fascinating lifecycle," U.S. FWS Director Martha Williams said in a statement.
Despite its fragility, it is remarkably resilient, like many things in nature when we just give them a chance. Science shows that the monarch needs that chance..." she added.
By the numbers, the eastern migratory monarch population has declined by about 80% since the 1980s, while the western migratory population has dropped by more than 95%.
The agency is proposing to designate 4,395 acres in California as 'critical habitat' for the monarch, aiming to foster their recovery.
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