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Mexico's monarch butterfly population has seen a significant increase of over 60% compared to last year, offering cautious hope for the iconic species' conservation efforts.
The annual migration of monarch butterflies between Canada and Mexico is highlighted for its role in sustaining forests and its broader ecological and metaphorical significance.
Researchers are using smartphones and new transmitters to tag 160 monarch butterflies in Mexico's sanctuaries, aiming to provide the most detailed insights yet into their migration north.
The economic activities of cartels in Mexico are increasingly impacting the monarch butterfly migration, as both groups vie for the same territories, leading to a decline in butterfly populations.