Monarch butterfly

• Monarch butterfly population getting closer to extinction

  Scientists estimate the monarch population in southern Canada and the eastern U.S. has fallen about 80 per cent since the mid-1990s.

  Science

  Jan 22
• Mexico butterfly guide found dead with knife wounds within days of activist’s death

  It wasn't clear if the guide's death is related to that of a prominent butterfly activist who spoke out against illegal logging.

  News

  Feb 2, 2020
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• Insect migration studied with the help of tiny ‘fanny packs’: researcher

  A new study by University of Guelph researchers, in connection with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, has equipped a pair of insect species – monarch butterflies and common green darner dragonflies – with tiny radio-transmitting 'fanny packs' that will help researchers track their migration.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2019
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• Wintering monarch butterfly population booms with 144 per cent increase

  This is the biggest measurement since the 2006-2007 period, according to Mexico’s national commissioner for protected natural areas.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
• The evening grosbeak, and 10 other species, named at-risk in Nova Scotia

  There are now 71 species on the Nova Scotia at-risk list.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2017
• Groups ask UN to list Mexico Monarch butterfly reserve as ‘in danger’

  The number of butterflies wintering in Mexico has dropped steeply in recent years, leading to worries the migration might end.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2015
• Did you know: These 5 species could one day disappear from across Canada

  While we may think of tigers and rhinoceroses when we consider animals that are threatened, Canada has many of its own.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2014