Bye Bye Bees?

There has been a lot written about the declining health of the domesticated honeybee.  But there is new evidence that other bees are  in peril as well.  Check out this news story on bumble bee declines.

If you are feeling particularly academic, check out the actual research article that the news story is based on here.

We will talk about pollinators and their importance a little bit later in the course.