Survey of Florida's Monarchs Shows 80 Percent Drop Since 2005 (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Survey of Florida's Monarchs Shows 80 Percent Drop Since 2005

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A 37-year survey of Florida monarch populations showed a steep decline, likely due to shrinking milkweed habitat and a boost in glyphosate use. Florida's spring breeding monarchs replenish populations in the northern US.

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Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace

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