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What will be identified as the primary threat to monarch butterflies by the end of 2025?
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U.S. Plans to List Monarch Butterfly as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act by End of 2025
Dec 11, 2024, 01:45 PM
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced plans to add the monarch butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of 2025. This decision follows an extensive public comment period and comes amid growing concerns from conservationists regarding the declining population of monarchs over the past decade. Key threats identified include habitat degradation, insecticide exposure, and climate change. The proposed listing aims to enhance protections for the species under the Endangered Species Act, reflecting increasing urgency around its conservation.
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