Monarch butterflies need their wings to fly to get food (nectar) and to escape predators. An injured monarch butterfly was taken to Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island, when it had lost ...

Although the monarch butterfly is not formally listed under the United States’ Endangered Species Act, it’s nonetheless ...

Shelley Ramey raises monarch butterflies in her backyard to help boost their dwindling population. Monarch butterflies face threats from habitat loss and climate change, making conservation efforts ...

On a warm summer morning, you’re sitting in your yard enjoying a slow moment, when a flash of color catches your eye. Bright orange and black wings dance through the air before alighting on a purple ...

One of Saskatchewan's most recognizable insects has returned to the province for another summer breeding season, and ...

KS-016, is shown after being released May 23, 2026 by Monarch Watch in Lawrence, Kansas. A “record-setting” butterfly that ...

A daring surgical procedure has given a doomed monarch butterfly a new lease of life. The delicate operation was captured on film, and you can see it for yourself in this extraordinary Instagram post.