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2013-14 California Overwintering Population Numbers Released
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- MJV Partnership News
- Population Trends
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation released data illustrating the 2013-14 monarch overwintering population in California. While the western population is holding steady, it is still well below the peak seen in the 1990s. Read More
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2013-14 Monarch Overwintering Population Numbers Released
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- MJV Partnership News
- Population Trends
WWF-Mexico hosted a press conference this morning to release the status of the 2013-2014 monarch overwintering population measured in central Mexico. The population has reached a record low, occupying only .67 hectares. Read More
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Importance of Monarch Conservation
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- Conservation Stories
Monarchs are a gateway for the conservation of our natural world. Conserving monarchs has many benefits not only for monarchs, but also other wildlife and humankind. Read More
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Monarch Health is New Monarch Joint Venture Partner
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- MJV Partnership News
MJV welcomes Monarch Health to the partnership and is excited about the work that they have in store for monarch conservation. Read More
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Butterflies Worth Billions
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- Conservation Stories
Recent research suggests that monarch butterflies value in the billions to Americans. Read More