Monarch Butterfly Numbers Are Declining—But You Can Help
Are monarch butterflies endangered? Monarch population numbers are falling and it's clear that these butterflies need our help.
Monarch butterfly population in Western U.S. nears record 30-year low. Here's what to know.
The number of monarch butterflies spending winter in the western U.S. dropped dramatically this year, despite moves to extend protections for the insect.
Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low
This year the organization counted 9,119 monarchs, the second-lowest total since tracking began in 1997. The organization has recorded more than 200,000 monarchs in each of the last three years.
Monarch butterflies face steep decline in the Western U.S.
Monarch butterflies in the western U.S. have dropped to just 9,119 this year. In 2023, the count was 233,394, meaning a 96% decline.
The Western Monarch Butterfly Population Has Plummeted This Winter
The number of monarch butterflies in California is in sharp decline this year. This is the second-lowest population recording since tracking began in 1997. Biologists say record-high late summer temperatures and drought in the West likely contributed to the dropoff.
CA monarch butterfly population plummets 96% in 2024 survey
Overwintering populations of monarch butterflies in California have reached a near all-time low since records began, conservationists announced on Thursday. The
US monarch butterfly population nears 30-year low
The U.S.' monarch butterfly population dropped 96% between 2023 and 2024, almost a 30-year low. Here's how you can help.
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There used to be millions of monarch butterflies in California. Now, they’re in the thousands
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Habitat restoration project at Goleta's Ellwood Mesa seeks to address declining monarch butterfly numbers
The Ellwood Mesa Butterfly Grove used to be California's largest wintering site for monarch butterflies, but in 2024, only 30 butterflies were counted.