The butterfly population in the U.S. has dropped more than 20% over the past two decades. Some species living in Connecticut ...

Monarch butterflies are the only butterfly species known to make a two-way migration, traveling both north and south each ...

The last five decades have not been good to insects. During this 50-year period, pesticide use and climate change have shrunk ...

Among the species hardest hit is the monarch butterfly, with its vivid orange-and-black wings and one of the most ...

Did you know that monarch butterflies traverse the Volunteer State on their seasonal migration? Read on to learn when they'll ...

Revering walleye, pheasants, or bucks is about as Midwestern as loving summertime baseball, hot dogs and mom. In an honest ...

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We spoke with Victoria Burnett, a Visitor Services Manager working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to get some insight ...

Monarch butterflies saw low migration numbers in San Antonio for 2025, with gardeners tracking milkweed growth and butterfly activity.

Monarchs are typically found in areas with a high number of nectar sources. While domestic plants are used, native flowers are preferred. Monarchs in the caterpillar stage rely exclusively on milkweed ...