Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

Ayesha Rascoe speaks with conservation biologist Karen Oberhauser about why the migratory monarch butterfly was just declared endangered, and what can be done in response. Millions of monarch ...

Monarch butterflies join giant pandas, tigers, blue whales, sea otters, snow leopards, and Asian elephants on the endangered species list. The sweet orange and black insect you’re used to seeing in ...

During the past four decades, scientists have documented a 1.6 percent decline per year in the number of butterflies in the southwestern United States. Doesn’t sound like much? Consider how that ...

Butterflies are one of the most fascinating insects. Their journey from egg to caterpillar to butterfly has amazed people for centuries. They are so graceful and whimsical as they dive and swoop ...

A butterfly is a flying insect known for its brightly colored wings and distinctive flight patterns. Belonging to the order Lepidoptera, butterflies are characterized by their slender bodies, large ...

Millions of monarch butterflies make an extraordinary migration journey from across the country to Mexico each winter. The gorgeous insects have been facing external threats to their natural habitats ...