
California's western monarch butterfly migration numbers remain critically low
The latest winter survey of western monarch butterflies in California recorded over 12,000 individuals, a slight increase from last year. Despite this rise, conservationists are alarmed as the population numbers are still critically low due to ongoing habitat challenges.

Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Population Jumps 64%, Offering Hope
The monarch butterfly population in Mexico increased by 64% this winter, covering its largest area since 2018, despite ongoing threats from habitat loss, climate crisis, and pesticides.

Cartel Economics Threaten Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico
The economic activities of cartels in Mexico are increasingly impacting the monarch butterfly migration, as both groups vie for the same territories, leading to a decline in butterfly populations.