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Briefing: Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species

Strategic angle: The insects covered its largest area since 2018, despite threats from habitat loss, climate crisis and pesticides.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-20 · 1 MIN READ

Population increased 64% this winter compared to the same period in 2025.

Largest area covered by monarch butterflies since 2018.

Threats include habitat loss, climate crisis, and pesticides.