Monarch (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Monarch butterflies were recently added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, but Spartan researchers are developing new approaches to help protect the insects. Credit Dave Pavlik Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.