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Western Monarchs Face 95% Extinction Risk by 2080

9/10/2025

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The California State Parks Foundation reports only 9,119 western monarchs counted in January 2025, marking the second-lowest number since 1997.
Major threats include climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and disease.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates a 95% extinction risk for western monarchs by 2080.
Public participation is encouraged through the iNaturalist app for reporting sightings.
Restoration efforts focus on planting native nectar sources like milkweed and yarrow.

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The California State Parks Foundation reports only 9,119 western monarchs counted in January 2025, marking the second-lowest number since 1997.
Major threats include climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and disease.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates a 95% extinction risk for western monarchs by 2080.
Public participation is encouraged through the iNaturalist app for reporting sightings.
Restoration efforts focus on planting native nectar sources like milkweed and yarrow.