It’s hard to overlook the brilliant orange and black wings of a monarch butterfly as it moves through a garden of flowers. It’s also hard to believe that the life cycle of this incredibly colorful ...

Danaus plexippus, also known as the monarch butterfly, is characterised by its orange inner wings, black outer linings and large size. The black outer lining serves the vital purpose of warning ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 20, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. Earlier this year we reported on one of the most remarkable and mysterious migrations in ...

One of the most recognizable and widely dispersed insects in North America may soon be headed for protections under the Endangered Species Act. In early December, federal wildlife officials will ...

Monarch butterflies could potentially be listed on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ list of threatened species. Officials will open a 90-day public comment period that could help determine whether ...

MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump’s administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely despite years of warnings from ...

It's about that time of year for Oklahomans to spot monarch butterflies, the orange-and-black-winged insect known for their twice-yearly migrations across the continent as they pass through the state ...

Monarch butterfly populations have nearly doubled this year, an annual survey of the species found. At the end of each summer, the beloved pollinators migrate from southern Canada and the northern and ...

John Dias is a three-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS News New York. He is known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to delivering impactful news coverage. A broken wing almost ended ...