The unusual operation is a critical part of a strategy to combat the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm fly, a pest that poses a serious threat to the beef industry, wildlife, and even household ...

He and some other scientists were collecting painted lady butterflies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to map how their long migration unfolds across the continents. At first, Foglia’s plan ...

Researchers have released new maps documenting the “Great Nile Migration,” the Earth’s largest-known land mammal migration across South Sudan and Ethiopia. The maps chart the seasonal ...

Every year, one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles unfolds across North America – the mighty migration of the monarch butterfly. The beauty and resilience of these delicate creatures inspire awe ...

Monarch and milkweed classes have been offered for the last three years. Approximately 400 local gardeners have attended the classes with 800 seeded milkweed containers distributed. The plan for ...

Monarch butterflies have begun fluttering across Michigan after a migration that began in Mexico. The brightly colored insects have been reported in southeast Michigan, migration watchers say.

Fall migration is generally between Aug. 1 and Nov. 30. Peak migration is defined by the seasonal window during which about 50% of nighttime bird migration traffic passes through an area.

From 2021-2024, photographer Lucas Foglia accompanied them on their trek across countries and continents, taking pictures of the scientists and the insects they were working hard to understand.

Every year, for millions of years, a huge number of painted lady butterflies have migrated thousands of miles across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Though they've been a common sight throughout ...