Monarchs en route to Mexico rely on Kentucky flowers as populations fluctuate

Monarchs en route to Mexico rely on Kentucky flowers as populations fluctuate

Monarch Tag (Michaela Rogers)Monarch butterflies are a familiar sight in late summer and fall here in Louisville, as they travel thousands of miles on their journey to Mexico. Their numbers have fluctuated in recent years, and some reports suggest they may be rebounding. But there are still questions about their long-term survival and the habitat they rely on here in Kentucky.I spoke with Michaela Rogers, a wildlife biologist with the Kentucky D…

Millions of Monarch Butterflies Head to Mexico for Their Annual Migration While Scientists Warn of Steep Decline

The end of summer in North America signals the start of one of nature’s most remarkable migrations. Millions of monarch butterflies leave their breeding grounds in Canada and the United States and head south toward Mexico and the California coast. This annual journey, already underway since August, will continue until mid-November, as the delicate travelers avoid the cold that could otherwise end their lives. There are two main monarch populatio…