Accidental Massacre of Monarch Butterflies near Monterrey, Mexico Magnifies Challenges to their Migration
Inadvertent Monarch butterfly massacre near Monterrey, Mexico begs vexing questions about preserving their migration.
Hola Mariposa Monarca! Migration update: Monarch Butterflies Spotted in Saltillo and Monterrey, Mexico
Monarch butterflies are arriving in Northern Mexico and should arrive soon at their ancestral roosts in the mountains of Michoacan. A cold front in Texas should give them a boost as they ride the wind wave. Winds are forecast for 30 miles per hour.
Texas “hell” for Monarch Butterflies Migrating to Mexico, Says Monarch Watch Founder, Plus: How You Can Help
Monarch Watch founder Dr. Chip Taylor calls Texas "hell" for migrating Monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico. Historic drought has dried up rivers, streams and made nectar sources, the butterflies' fuel, scarce. Taylor provides a population status report and some tips for how Texas butterfly fans can help.
Who’s Got Milkweed, Vladimir Nabokov, Seedballs and Monarch Butterflies Roosting? We Do, in our Top Five Blogposts
Milkweed Guide, Vladimir Nabokov, How to Make Seedballs and a trip to the Monarch Butterfly Roosting Spot all made the Top Five Blogposts at the Texas Butterfly Ranch. Check out our most widely read posts and chime in to let us know why they're popular.
Animal Magnetism: Monarch Butterfly Research May Help Explain Why Men Won’t Ask for Directions
Animal magnetism: Monarch butterfly research provides insight into why men often won't ask for directions. It's all about the cryptochromes.
Wildfires in Mexico Contribute to Growing List of Threats to Monarch Butterfly Migration
After our visit to the Monarch butterfly sanctuaries in [...]