Monarch butterflies

Avocados and monarch butterflies are on a collision course

Avocados and monarch butterflies are on a collision course

Avocados and monarch butterflies are on a collision course

To save monarchs, these scientists want to move mountains

To save monarchs, these scientists want to move mountains

To save monarchs, these scientists want to move mountains

Millions of butterflies stop in these Mexico sanctuaries

Millions of butterflies stop in these Mexico sanctuaries

Millions of butterflies stop in these Mexico sanctuaries

Migratory monarch numbers take a dive—but they’ll bounce back

Migratory monarch numbers take a dive—but they’ll bounce back

Migratory monarch numbers take a dive—but they’ll bounce back

Whales and butterflies are the real celebrities in Santa Barbara

Whales and butterflies are the real celebrities in Santa Barbara

Whales and butterflies are the real celebrities in Santa Barbara

These national parks have some beautiful bugs—see for yourself

These national parks have some beautiful bugs—see for yourself

These national parks have some beautiful bugs—see for yourself

How to see monarch butterflies on a California road trip

How to see monarch butterflies on a California road trip

How to see monarch butterflies on a California road trip

Monarchs are actually toxic—and 5 other amazing butterfly facts

Monarchs are actually toxic—and 5 other amazing butterfly facts

Monarchs are actually toxic—and 5 other amazing butterfly facts

Follow the monarch on its 3,000-mile journey across the continent

Follow the monarch on its 3,000-mile journey across the continent

Follow the monarch on its 3,000-mile journey across the continent

Anyone can help monarch butterflies. All you need is a yard.

Anyone can help monarch butterflies. All you need is a yard.

Anyone can help monarch butterflies. All you need is a yard.

Can monarchs adapt to a rapidly changing world?

Can monarchs adapt to a rapidly changing world?

Can monarchs adapt to a rapidly changing world?

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How to choose just one picture from thousands

Monarchs aren’t endangered, reversing last year's decision

Monarchs aren’t endangered, reversing last year's decision

Monarchs aren’t endangered, reversing last year's decision

The monarch butterfly’s spots may be its superpower

The monarch butterfly’s spots may be its superpower

The monarch butterfly’s spots may be its superpower

Why you should add native plants to your garden

Why you should add native plants to your garden

Why you should add native plants to your garden

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