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Butterfly Populations

Recent research led by Washington State University (WSU) offers hope for at-risk butterflies, revealing that their populations fared better when their habitats were actively managed. The study examined 31 at-risk butterfly species across the U.S., all of which are experiencing rapid declines due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.

Human Intervention Boosts Survival Chances for At-Risk Butterflies

Categories Life & Non-humans, Social Sciences
Prairie set at Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Note Monarch in the center part of the image.

Insecticides Linked to Dramatic Butterfly Decline in American Midwest

Categories Earth, Energy & Environment, Life & Non-humans

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