Monarch butterflies need their wings to fly to get food (nectar) and to escape predators. An injured monarch butterfly was taken to Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, Long Island, when it had lost ...

Monarch butterflies are more than just beautiful—they’re vital pollinators and a symbol of resilience. But habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change threaten their survival. By planting native ...

On a warm summer morning, you’re sitting in your yard enjoying a slow moment, when a flash of color catches your eye. Bright orange and black wings dance through the air before alighting on a purple ...

Shelley Ramey raises monarch butterflies in her backyard to help boost their dwindling population. Monarch butterflies face threats from habitat loss and climate change, making conservation efforts ...

Monarch butterflies have multiple generations in a year, including the final one, which migrates south to wintering grounds ...

Shelley Ramey shares her passion for saving Monarch butterflies, one egg at a time Lake Township nature lover Shelley Ramey has spent the last five years protecting and releasing Monarch butterflies.

A daring surgical procedure has given a doomed monarch butterfly a new lease of life. The delicate operation was captured on film, and you can see it for yourself in this extraordinary Instagram post.