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Scientists at Washington State University created solar-powered tags weighing less than a raindrop that finally solve the decade-long mystery of where Idaho's monarch butterflies migrate. The tiny transmitters turn every smartphone into a butterfly tracking station.
After plummeting from 4.5 million to just 12,000, western monarch butterflies are getting help from communities planting milkweed and protecting coastal groves. Scientists say there's still time to save one of nature's most spectacular migrations.
After two decades fighting illegal logging, Mexico has seen monarch butterfly populations surge 64 percent this winter. The forests are healing, and millions more butterflies are making their epic 3,000-mile journey home.
Mexico's endangered monarch butterfly population jumped 64 percent this winter, offering fresh hope for the iconic species. The surge means millions more butterflies will make their legendary spring migration north to the United States and Canada.
Over 61 million eastern monarch butterflies returned to Mexico this winter, marking a 64% population jump from last year. The stunning recovery shows decades of forest protection paying off for the endangered species.
Monarch butterflies in Mexico expanded their forest coverage by 64% this winter, the largest area they've occupied since 2018. The comeback shows what's possible when three nations work together to protect a species once on the brink.
Cornell researchers discovered milkweed plants have evolved a brilliant new defense mechanism that could revolutionize monarch butterfly conservation efforts. The findings reveal nature's surprising innovation in one of evolution's oldest battles.
After declining more than 80% since the 1990s, eastern monarch butterflies just recorded a stunning 64% population increase at their winter home in Mexico. The win shows conservation efforts are working for these tiny travelers who fly 3,000 miles each year.
Monarch butterflies complete an incredible multi-generational migration spanning 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico, arriving each fall just as families celebrate Day of the Dead. Their journey keeps entire forest ecosystems alive while connecting cultures across continents.
For the first time, researchers are using lightweight radio technology to track monarch butterflies during their epic 3,000-mile migration across North America. The breakthrough is filling crucial gaps in understanding one of nature's most mysterious journeys.
A tiny Bluetooth tracker weighing less than three grains of rice is revealing the secret routes of monarch butterflies. Your phone helps collect the data automatically every time a tagged butterfly flies nearby.
Monarch butterflies are fighting for survival along California's coast, but conservation groups say everyday people hold the power to save them. Simple actions like planting native flowers and skipping pesticides could help reverse decades of population decline.