The Nearly Unkillable Eucalyptus Meets Its Match
Eucalyptus trees on Albany Hill are wasting away from blight. Some people may cheer—but these trees are also home to endangered monarchs.
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Seemingly Headed for Extinction in 2020, Western Monarchs Boom Back in 2021
In 2020, less than 2,000 monarchs were counted at overwintering sites in California. Scientists weren't sure if they'd come back. This year's count shows that they did, and in a...
A Last-Chance Plan to Save the Monarchs
A small group of scientists hopes a last-chance effort can save the western monarch butterfly, like it did for the California condor.
With Fewer than 2,000 Butterflies Counted So Far, Western Monarch Takes an Astonishing Step Closer to Extinction
After dipping below its potential "extinction threshold," the beloved butterfly population crashed again in 2020.
