Monarch butterflies listed as endangered, population dwindles
The vibrant orange butterflies have seen a massive population drop in recent years because of pesticide use and loss of habitat.
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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 beloved orange-and-black insect is a step closer to extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction, a conservationist group said. Meanwhile, tigers are doing better than expected.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the butterfly for the first time to its list of threatened species.
Scientists have taken notice as the population of monarch butterflies has been decreasing over the past few years. The species has been categorized as endangered.
Population of monarch butterflies in North America has declined between 22% and 72% over 10 years