Monarch butterflies: How do you protect a species that lives across a continent?

By Nathan Rott

Published November 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM EST

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The monarch butterfly -- one of the most widely recognized and widely dispersed insects in North America -- is in trouble. Federal wildlife officials will soon decide whether it deserves protections under the Endangered Species Act.

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Nathan Rott

Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.

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