1 million for monarchs
Stories
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As monarch butterflies lose ground in Mexico, WWF seeks solutions in America’s heartland
When we think of wild animals losing their habitats, we usually envision elephants, rhinos, and tigers in faraway places. But monarch butterflies are losing their homes right here in the US—and our food is playing a part.
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Survey suggests migratory monarchs are rebounding—with a long road ahead
A new survey conducted last December indicates migratory monarch butterfly populations grew in 2015, occupying almost 10 acres of forest in their hibernation sites in Mexico. Though this shows a boost from the previous two years, the numbers are considerably low compared to 20 years ago.