Habitat loss, climate change and the use of pesticides are to blame for the population decline of monarchs, says Karen ...

The monarch butterfly is most renowned for its yearly odyssey. Some will travel up to 3,000 miles during their two-way winter journey.

The city of Phoenix has planted several gardens to support struggling monarch butterflies, including one at the downtown ...

"Congratulations!" Gardener thrilled after finding majestic creature visiting their plants: 'You are hosting royalty' first ...

It's been another year of both discouraging and rewarding results. Here are some lessons I've learned, especially when it comes to a common parasite that can infect the insects.

Monarch butterfly numbers are down by 80% overall and remain just one-third the size needed to avoid migratory collapse.

Monarch butterflies are noxious to potential predators because of the cardenolide toxins lacing their bodies, courtesy of the milkweed plants they fed on as larvae. Viceroy butterflies have no such ...

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The pictures illustrate the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Its vibrant coloring acts as a deterrent for predators. The ...

Milkweeds are perennial wildflowers native to North and South America. There are over 100 species of milkweeds, each adapted ...

Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

San Antonio classes teach gardeners to grow native milkweed, supporting monarch butterfly migration and population health.