Federal wildlife officials on Tuesday moved to add the monarch butterfly to its endangered species roster, citing decades of steep population decline of the striking black-and-orange insect. The U.S.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are ...

Adult monarch butterflies are large with bright orange wings, white spots and black veins and boarder. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending federal protections for the species as factors ...

An iconic butterfly that waits out the cold months along the California coast each year may soon get added protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as ...

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state ...

By Claudia Steiner The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) population has plummeted by 80% to 95% since the 1990s, depending ...

MISSION, Texas (Border Report) — Wearing dark sunglasses, long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat, Florida retiree Linda Cooper ...

Every winter, millions of monarch butterflies journey thousands of miles across North America to spend winters in the forests and mountains of central Mexico. But over the years, the beloved butterfly ...