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By Jul 21, 2021
Science

Monarch butterflies are beloved—and declining for this sad reason

Scientists trawled thousands of volunteer surveys over 25 years to understand what imperils the insects.
By May 15, 2021
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Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’

Transform your outdoor space into a thriving pollinator destination.
By Aug 4, 2020
Space

A rare ‘cosmic butterfly’ unfurls its wings in this telescoped image

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These infrared images show just how alive butterflies’ wings are

They contain “wing hearts” that pump blood and regulate temperatures.
By Oct 2, 2019
Animals

Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why

They could help explain an iconic butterfly’s evolution.
By Jul 25, 2019
Animals

Monarch butterfly development is cooler than we thought

Warmer winters could have a surprising impact.
By Mar 8, 2019
Environment

Megapixels: This butterfly’s wings are transparently toxic

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Like your grandparents, monarch butterflies are now wintering in Florida

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Now paleontologists know what colors graced these 200-million-year-old butterfly wings

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Bugs are buzzing off, and that’s very bad

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