The monarch butterfly life cycle begins with a whirl of wings in the heat of the summer sun. As a female monarch sips nectar ...

The monarch butterfly population has declined in recent ... generation of the year (meaning butterflies that complete the life cycle and survive to see winter) that migrate. The migrating insects ...

Each leaf is vital, as a single caterpillar can consume over 20 before transforming into a butterfly. Planting milkweed is the most impactful way to support Monarch populations, providing a crucial ...