Monarch butterflies are unique in their migration patterns. Eastern monarchs travel between Mexico and the U.S., spending ...

Consider planting one of the many native varieties of milkweed in your pollinator garden. Avoid tropical milkweed, however.

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one ...

and is seen in species as varied as monarch butterflies, caribou, and baleen whales. The main source of energy used for migration is fat. Fat stores about 8–10 times more energy than the ...

A 2,000-mile migration was thought to be a “foolish ... Over the years, DeWaard has witnessed “a very different pattern” of monarch butterfly presence in the Smokies than what she might ...

or adults could emerge from their chrysalises when conditions are no longer suitable for fall migration. Though the field survey showed that monarch arrival times did not change between 2003 and ...

This year the organization counted 9,119 monarchs, the second-lowest total since tracking began in 1997. The organization has ...