They time their flights based on wind direction and temperature, and can even maintain a preferred direction against the wind.

The monarch butterfly migration is one of the great wonders of the natural world. Every year millions of them travel immense ...

Despite some conservationists’ concerns, UC Davis researchers show that tropical milkweed has minimal impact on California monarch butterflies’ migratory patterns.

You could ride through Mexico in a week, 2,688 miles comprised of mostly well-paved highway, passing through much of the country but interacting with little of its culture, history, or the people that ...

Monarch butterfly perched on a thistle flower against a vibrant green background. Photo by pete weiler. In conclusion, while monarch butterflies are attuned to the rhythms of natural weather patterns, ...

Monarch tagging, where volunteers carefully place tiny identification stickers on butterfly wings, has revealed crucial insights into migration routes and survival rates. Since 1992, Monarch Watch ...

By following these river corridors via a northern route, it’s possible they moved around 3,250 kilometers (2,000 miles) from the Caucasus Mountains to Siberia in less than 2,000 years.

The popular concept has been depicted in everything from film to social media testimonials, but the real science behind the butterfly effect can help scientists predict the future.

MEXICO CITY — A recent study by the Worldwide Fund has revealed a promising increase in the population of the eastern monarch butterfly, marking a significant r ...

He and some other scientists were collecting painted lady butterflies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to map how their long migration unfolds across the continents. At first, Foglia’s plan ...

Monarch Mountain, Colorado isn't the state's most popular ski resort, but the down-home feel, ... Today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Monarch published the first trail map for the new zone.