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IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable
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- Community Science
- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch. Read More
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Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Decreases In the 2022-2023 Overwintering Season
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- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
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Western Monarch Populations Increase for the Second Year, but Our Work is Not Done
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- Population Trends
Over 250 volunteers surveyed 272 overwintering sites this winter, tallying a total of 335,479 monarch butterflies observed across the western overwintering sites, an increase of 88,242 monarchs! Read More
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Eastern Monarch Population Holds Steady at 2.84 Hectares
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- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
Eastern monarch population shows very slight increase after 26% decline last year Read More
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Western Monarch Mystery Challenge Documents Spring Migration
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- Community Science
- Population Trends
Now in its third year, the Western Monarch Mystery Challenge is an easy way to help protect monarchs in the West Read More