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Midwest Monarchs Thrive Despite Southern Decline Risks
6/13/2025
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Story summary
- The Midwest's monarch butterfly breeding population is flourishing, a stark contrast to their dwindling numbers in Mexico. Gardening choices and climate shifts in the southern U.S. play a role in this decline. Notably, the use of tropical milkweed prompts early reproduction, heightening disease risks for these majestic migrators.
