The monarch butterfly's annual migratory journey from Canada to Mexico is a breeze compared to the federal government's lengthy process to protect the dwindling species. Why it matters: The monarch — ...

Every spring and fall, Oklahomans watch as the brightly patterned orange and black butterflies make a pitstop in the state during their miles-long, twice-yearly migrations. The migratory monarch ...

Monarchs are on the move. Each spring, these delicate yet resilient butterflies embark on an awe-inspiring journey from their wintering grounds in Mexico, making their way northward across the ...

The monarch butterfly population has declined in recent decades, leading to a proposed listing as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. People can help monarch butterflies by planting ...

In a turn of events, the eastern monarch butterfly population — which was put on the list of endangered species just a few years ago — nearly doubled this year, according to a March report ...

And March 12 is National Plant a Flower Day, the perfect day to bask in the sunlight and plant flowers that will help pollinators like the endangered eastern monarch butterfly. The sun is out ...

Additionally, some butterfly species, such as monarch, engage in migrations to warmer areas for the winter, meaning these butterflies are observable in regions of the U.S. as they make their journey.

The monarch butterfly's annual migratory journey from ... She also noted it should not extend the timeline for officially ...