Migratory Monarchs Threatened by Deforestation
The reduction in number of colonies for this hibernation season can be attributed to migration instability
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Michoacán Monarch Sanctuaries to Reopen to Public
By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Monarch butterfly sanctuaries in the central Mexican state of Michoacán will reopen to the public as of Saturday, Nov. 28, under strict sanitary protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19 infections, state authorities announced this week. The decision to reopen the sanctuaries — a major tourist draw during the winter months — was made
Read moreMonarch Butterflies Register Spike in Numbers
By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF After two straight years of falloffs, the number of monarch butterflies that arrived in Mexico this year for their winter retreat increased by 144 percent, according to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF). In a statement issued by on Wednesday, Jan. 30, based on studies conducted in Michoacán and the State of Mexico (EdoMéx) during
Read moreFlight of the Butterflies
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS For the second straight year, the number of monarch butterflies arriving in Mexico for their winter retreat has dropped dramatically, according to Mexican government sources. Compared to last year, the number of monarchs, which migrate annually from as far north as Canada during the winter months, has dropped by nearly 15 percent compared to last year’s figures,
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