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Butterfly populations are rapidly declining, new study shows
Butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in the United States, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science.
Butterfly populations declining rapidly in U.S. with 22% disappearing in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
Butterfly population declining at 'catastrophic' rate, research says
An alarming new study shows the overall population of butterflies is declining sharply. NBC News' Maya Eaglin spoke with scientists about why it's happening and how to stop it.
US butterflies 'all in trouble' as their numbers rapidly decline, report finds
The chief causes of the decline include habitat destruction, drier and hotter climate due to climate change and insecticide use.
Butterfly populations in the US are declining at a concerning rate, scientists say
The population of butterflies in the U.S. is declining at a concerning rate, according to new research published in the journal Science.
Butterflies Are Vanishing At An Alarming Rate, According To Scientists
Image via Shutterstock The bees aren't the only things doing a vanishing act in recent years. It turns out that butterflies are in decline as well at an alarming rate. Scientists published a new study that found the butterfly population is rapidly declining.
Butterfly population drops by 22% in U.S., but why?
Butterflies are known for pollinating plants and their sheer beauty, but the population in the United States has plummeted by nearly a fifth over the past quarter century. That’s a whopping 22 per cent.
US monarch butterfly population sees significant drop in last 2 decades: Study
The U.S.' butterfly population fell 22% over 2 decades. Here's why you should be concerned—and how you can help save these vital pollinators.
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This Year’s Monarch Butterfly Count Rebounded From 2024 Crash, But Numbers Still Well Below Sustainable Target
The monarch butterfly population has rebounded from a near record low number in 2024, according to the latest annual survey ...
Butterfly populations plummet by 22% in US since turn of century
The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in pollination and the health of ecosystems - ...
First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
The first ever countrywide systematic analysis of butterfly abundance shows the total number of butterflies in the Lower 48 ...
Butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing at a ‘catastrophic’ rate
The number of butterflies in the contiguous United States declined by 22 percent this century, a collapse with potentially ...
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Eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubles in 2025
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
Butterflies are in trouble. It doesn't take much to help
“You can really make a difference to the local population. Any individual flower you put out it likely to get visited,” said ...
Butterfly Pavilion data used in study showing 1 in 5 butterflies were lost since 2000
In the last 20 years, butterfly populations dropped by 22% across the U.S., according to a study published Thursday in “Science,” with some help of a Denver metro area nonprofit.
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Disappearing butterflies should be a wake-up call, scientists say
"For those who were not already aware of insect declines, this should be a wake-up call" said Collin Edwards, the lead author ...