On the slopes of a volcano in central Mexico, biologist Cuauhtémoc Sáenz-Romero and his team envision a climate refuge for oyamel fir trees and the monarch butterflies that depend on them.
Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by a kaleidoscope of vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully among your blooms. Creating a haven for these enchanting creatures not only enhances ...
Despite its “weedy” name, this flower is great for your garden. It’s particularly attractive to monarch, tiger swallowtail, and viceroy butterflies. Additional notes: Joe Pye weed needs extra room to ...
The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly showcases a significant change marked by growth and renewal. Controlled by hormones, the process involves intense feeding, growth, and a ...
An experiment to grow new forests in central Mexico offers hope that the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies could survive into the next century. While moving a ...
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation. A species of tropical butterfly ...
The migration of the monarch butterfly is one of the wonders of the natural world. Each autumn, a new generation of monarch butterflies is born in the northern United States and southern Canada.