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Mexican forest 'relocated' in attempt to save iconic monarch butterflies

Planting oyamel firs aims to establish new habitats for Eastern monarch butterflies in response to climate change.

How Do You Protect a Species That Lives Across a Continent? Monarch Butterfly Decision May Soon Try | KQED

Monarch butterfly populations have started to rebound, but long-term conservation remains critical as they're still significantly lower than historical levels.

After Park Fire Devastation, an Unexpected Boon for Butterflies | KQED

The population of monarch butterflies has decreased dramatically, making habitat restoration essential for their survival.

Mexican forest 'relocated' in attempt to save iconic monarch butterflies

Planting oyamel firs aims to establish new habitats for Eastern monarch butterflies in response to climate change.

How Do You Protect a Species That Lives Across a Continent? Monarch Butterfly Decision May Soon Try | KQED

Monarch butterfly populations have started to rebound, but long-term conservation remains critical as they're still significantly lower than historical levels.

After Park Fire Devastation, an Unexpected Boon for Butterflies | KQED

The population of monarch butterflies has decreased dramatically, making habitat restoration essential for their survival.
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Winners of the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Jaime Rojo won the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 with a stunning photo of monarch butterflies.
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How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED

Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.

Western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say

The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to heavy rainfall.
The destruction of milkweed habitat, increased pesticide use, and climate change are all contributing to the decline of western monarch butterfly populations.

How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED

Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.

Western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say

The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to heavy rainfall.
The destruction of milkweed habitat, increased pesticide use, and climate change are all contributing to the decline of western monarch butterfly populations.
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Winning images of the 2024 BigPicture natural world photography competition

Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains to avoid winter. Northern gannets dive at high speeds for food. Fireflies in Japan symbolize souls of dead soldiers. Indigenous Californians use controlled burns for biodiversity.

Butterflies at wedding moved bride to tears. Soon strangers were weeping too.

Monarch butterflies symbolize late father's presence, seen on significant days like birthdays and weddings.
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