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Western Monarch Butterfly count shows second lowest visiting population since recording began
On Thursday, invertebrate conservation group the Xerxes Society released the results of their 28th annual Western Monarch ...
The Western Monarch butterfly population in California is sharply declining, study finds
Western Monarch Count observed a peak population of 9,119 Monarch butterflies in California this winter, marking a sharp decline in the last few years. The count, administered by ...
U.S. Eyes Threats To Monarch Butterflies, Survival Tied To California
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking steps to list monarch butterflies as threatened species and designate seven ...
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A Maine ballad, butterfly and dessert? They’re official. A reptile? Not yet.
Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.
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Before we name an official Maine reptile, let’s prioritize our emblems
No offense to the wood turtle, but there are sandwiches, celebrities and even smells that are more symbolic of our state.
Fact Check: AI-generated rainbow fire hydrant is shared by critics of LA fire response
A rainbow-colored fire hydrant presented as a real image of California's state government supposedly prioritizing inclusive policies over providing water was AI-generated, not authentic.