Monarch Butterflies Listed as Endangered Species by Wildlife Monitor

The IUCN cites “habitat destruction and climate change” as contributing factors for the majestic insect.

Deforestation practices and intense pesticide usage have also contributed to the butterfly’s decline, according to IUCN.

The larger eastern population has also shrunk by 84% between 1996 and 2014.

“So many people and organizations have come together to try and protect this butterfly and its habitats.”