Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb https://t.co/ZeCczwPQfo
Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies.
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The collective discussions express strong support for the study's optimistic findings, with posts emphasizing the importance of environmental factors such as habitat conservation and climate effects; words like 'overturned fears' and 'population growth' indicate a positive and impactful reception, demonstrating high interest and engagement around the topic.
Most posts support the findings, emphasizing that opposing environmental factors may explain the stable or increasing monarch populations.
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Abstract in brief
- Many insect populations are declining, with monarch butterflies being a key focus due to their significant drop in numbers, particularly during migration.
- Analysis of over 135,000 monarch observations from 1993 to 2018 shows that while some areas like the Northeast and Midwest are experiencing declines, regions such as the Southeast and Northwest are either stable or increasing, leading to a slight overall positive trend.
- Factors like glyphosate use in agriculture negatively affect monarchs, but rising temperatures may help boost their numbers, indicating that changes in environmental factors could balance out population dynamics, though climate change poses future risks.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThe monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breeding range in eastern and western North America ... suggested an overall annual increase in monarch relative abundance of 1.36% per year." https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb
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A 25-year study of the monarch butterfly in North America has overturned everyone’s worst fears. The species is actually doing all right, after an average annual increase of 1.36% per year. https://t.co/1gcqCJgNKT
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Assessing Monarch Butterfly Population Trends and Environmental Impacts
Many insect populations are declining, with monarch butterflies being a key focus due to their significant drop in numbers, particularly during migration. Analyzing data from 1993 to 2018 reveals regional variations in…
Understanding the Complexity of Monarch Butterfly Conservation
The campaign to save the monarch butterfly is one of the most prominent and effective tools for wildlife conservationists and many people naturally believe that the species is at any given moment hovering at the brink…
Monarch Butterfly Population Trends and Conservation Strategies
This video discusses the recent IUCN endangerment listing of monarch butterflies, analyzing community science data from 1993-2018. It explores regional population trends, environmental factors affecting monarchs, and…
Monarch Butterfly Population Trends in the United States
Despite concerns over decline, recent research indicates a slight overall increase in monarch butterfly populations across the U.S., influenced by regional variations and environmental factors like temperature changes.
Monarch Butterfly Population Trends and Conservation Strategies
This video examines monarch butterfly population trends, exploring recent stability despite declines in parts of North America. It discusses how factors like pesticides, habitat choices, and climate change influence…
Understanding Monarch Population Trends and Birding's Cognitive Benefits
Monarch butterflies are listed as endangered with complex population trends. This video discusses recent research on their changing populations, environmental impacts, and how birding can support memory and cognitive…
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RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…
RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…
RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…
HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/2q1bZsW6KK https://t.co/I0HQzCyXFd Good things happening.#fb
RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…
RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…
Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb https://t.co/ZeCczwPQfo
Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/EMpWtpw6XU https://t.co/YNamtMdjI1
Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/fvzY0eiAgo #climatechange
A 25-year study of the monarch butterfly in North America has overturned everyone’s worst fears. The species is actually doing all right, after an average annual increase of 1.36% per year. https://t.co/1gcqCJgNKT
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RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…
RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…
RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…
RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…
RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…
The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breeding range in eastern and western North America ... suggested an overall annual increase in monarch relative abundance of 1.36% per year." https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb
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"Overall, our results suggest that population growth in summer is compensating for losses during the winter and that changing environmental variables have offsetting effects on mortality and/or reproduction." https://t.co/dRZbuncI1y
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