Monarch migration faces renewed scrutiny from new study
A recent analysis of nonwinter monarch data argues the spring and summer populations offset winter declines, suggesting the migration itself, not the species, is at risk. Researchers led by Andy Davis compare summer censuses with historic winter counts and call for rethinking conservation focus.
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Monarch grants aim to restore 33000 acres of habitat across states
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced 22 grants totaling 3.3 million dollars to boost monarch butterfly habitat in 12 plus states. Recipients will add over six point seven million in matching funds as projects focus on grasslands and migration corridors. Monsanto contributed about 1.2 million toward the effort, part of a larger four million dollar commitment to the fund.
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