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The vibrant orange butterflies have seen a massive population drop in recent years because of pesticide use and loss of habitat.

The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers.

Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature listed as \

The Monarch butterfly is officially on the endangered species list.

Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.

An expert said the butterflies are imperiled by loss of habitat and increased use of herbicides and pesticides for agriculture, as well as climate change.

The vibrant orange butterflies have seen a massive population drop in recent years because of pesticide use and loss of habitat.

The vibrant orange butterflies have seen a massive population drop in recent years because of pesticide use and loss of habitat.