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#MonarchButterflies Might Soon Be Listed as #Threatened Under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct
If a new proposal is adopted, the insects would become the most commonly seen species to be the subject of federal protection under this law
Gayoung Lee
December 11, 2024
"For generations, monarch butterflies have traveled thousands of miles across North America in remarkable, long-distance migrations. But like many other pollinators, human activity and climate change have cast a shadow over the future of these beloved insects.
"In response, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is taking a step toward protecting monarchs: The agency proposed listing monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act on Tuesday, which would extend federal protection to the species. The proposal will be subject to a 90-day public comment period before potentially taking effect."