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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Monarch Butterfly for Threatened Species Status After Tuesday Announcement

Dec 11, 2024, 04:43 PM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced on Tuesday its plans to propose the monarch butterfly for threatened species status under the Endangered Species Act. This decision follows years of deliberation and an extensive public comment period. Conservationists have raised concerns over the past decade about the dramatic decline in monarch butterfly populations, emphasizing the importance of federal protection as a vital step to prevent further losses. The final decision on the butterfly's status is expected by the end of next year.