Agricultural landscapes are among the most degraded habitats worldwide. Their restoration is one of the key measures for ...

Monarch butterfly numbers are declining, but people like Lorene and Robert Miller of Plain City are helping in a major way.

The monarch butterfly, an unmistakable sign of spring, is now considered an endangered species at risk of extinction. The International Union for Conservation added the monarch butterfly to its Red ...

The Atlas blue butterfly has 229 chromosome pairs, the most of any animal, and its DNA may reveal insights into evolution and ...

The Fender’s blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 news ...

A new book forthcoming from Phaidon celebrates our love for these prolific winged things throughout millennia.

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state ...

The migratory monarch butterfly, known for its orange-and-black coloring and summertime stay in the Northeast, is now considered an endangered species. The International Union for the Conservation of ...

Scientists have discovered a beautiful new species of butterfly in Angola, on the western coast of Southern Africa. The new species, Francis's gorgeous sapphire, lives in the high-altitude forests of ...

Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza ...

The Fender's blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 news ...