The latest count of western monarch butterfly populations is the third-lowest yet, after 2024 and 2020.

The all-time lowest population size in Pismo Beach was reported in 2020, when only 199 butterflies were counted at the ...

The Endangered Species Act is no help yet.

The Xerces Society has released new results from its annual Western Monarch Count, showing that monarch butterfly numbers remain low at overwintering sites across California, including Pismo Beach.

I struggled to catch my breath, but it had nothing to do with the 10,000-foot altitude. All around me, millions of monarch ...

Pacific Grove is known as ‘Butterfly Town USA’ for its role as an overwintering spot. As the insect’s population plummets, residents are coming to its rescue ...

The Trump administration has delayed protections.

Whether you’re a butterfly fanatic or simply interested in nature, the monarch butterfly is worth a study. Beautiful and serene, monarch butterflies have a unique lifespan. But how long do monarch ...

It’s a sunny July afternoon, and Grayslake neighbors Annie Lawson and Heather Bauer are standing at the side of Lawson’s home, carefully going through her garden of milkweed plants. Lawson points at ...

Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators are experiencing steep population declines driven by pesticide and herbicide ...

Mid-season surveys have turned up roughly 8,000 monarchs across the western range, based on figures compiled by count ...