The Salinas Californian on MSN6h
Monarch butterfly numbers hit near record low in California. Here's why that matters
Just over 9,000 monarchs were counted in California last winter, the second lowest ever since the annual count began in 1997 ...
Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low
This year the organization counted 9,119 monarchs, the second-lowest total since tracking began in 1997. The organization has ...
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How Trump’s Attack on Environmental Programs Is Already Affecting Local Conservation Work
Grant funding from BIL and IRA, Biden’s signature climate laws, has been frozen. “We’re in a biodiversity meltdown,” says butterfly scientist Stu Weiss. “We don’t have time for these kinds of delays.” ...
Better Homes and Gardens on MSN14h
7 Tips for Growing Milkweed from Seed to Attract Monarch Butterflies
Growing milkweed from seed is one of the easiest ways to help declining monarch butterflies. In December 2024, the U.S. Fish ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN11h
Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
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The Fascinating State Park In Richmond You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Jefferson Lake State Park is the hidden gem you never knew you needed in your life. It’s like finding a $20 bill in your winter coat pocket, but instead of money, you get 962 acres of pure, ...
Into the wild in the Sundarbans
CRUISING THROUGH THE MANGROVES If you’re in the Sundarbans and you skip the boat ride, did you even really go? After a dinner ...