U.S. to Extend Federal Protections to Monarch Butterflies Amid Climate Change Concerns

Dec 10, 2024, 08:22 PM

U.S. wildlife officials have announced plans to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies, listing them as a threatened species. This decision comes after years of warnings from environmentalists about the declining population of the beloved pollinator, which may not survive climate change. The move aims to protect the monarch butterflies, which have been facing significant population declines.