Monarch Numbers Increase, But Work To Restore Butterflies Is Not Over

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Monarch Numbers Increase, But Work To Restore Butterflies Is Not Over

February 2016
Monarch butterfly population estimates released today reflect a positive turn for the species, but there is more work to be done. In recent years, the monarch population has decreased by 90% due to loss of milkweed and prairie habitat across North America. Although this current increase in population is a positive sign, the species is still struggling and continues to need our help. 

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