Monarch Butterflies Wintering in Mexico Drop to Second-Lowest Level Ever Recorded

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By Paige BennettFeb 8, 2024, 2:30 pm186 pts
The estimated number of monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico for winter has reached its second-lowest level ever for the 2023 to 2024 overwintering season. The estimate, based on the size of the butterflies’ hibernating forest area, has dropped by about 59% from the previous year, according to officials.…

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