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Monarch butterflies’ rapid population decline can lead to extinction in the coming decades, studiy says

Monarch butterflies' population is shrinking rapidly and without any measures for them to recover, these lovely winged insects will soon disappear from the face of the Earth.

Long Migrations Weed Out Infected Monarch Butterflies

Long seasonal migrations can lower parasite prevalence North American monarch butterflies since the journeys ultimately put a greater distance between uninfected and infected individuals.

Female Monarchs More Efficient Fliers Than Males, New Study Explains

Female monarchs have thicker wings that make them sturdier and more efficient fliers than their male counterparts, a key attribute that increases their chances of survival during annual migrations.

Monarch Butterflies May Make Endangered Species List

After months of debate, monarch butterflies are one step closer to gaining protections and may make the endangered species list, after populations declined a whopping 90 percent in the past 20 years, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) said Monday.