On a still June morning in Interior Alaska, a bumblebee clings to a wild rose petal, waiting for the sun to warm the air ...

Pollinators—including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some nectar-loving birds—are a cornerstone of our natural ...

Some bees change color with the weather, reveals new research. Humidity can temporarily alter the shimmering hues of certain "chameleon" species, say scientists. A research team, led by Dr. Madeleine ...

You may be spotting dead bumblebees lying on pavements near you during the summer months. There are several reasons for this, some related to the weather and some very much due to humans.

Nottingham (UK), Jul 13 (The Conversation) You may be spotting bodies of dead bumblebees lying across pavements near you in ...

Lots of animals are able to change and control the way they appear. They might put on a fancy display, flash some brightly colored feathers, or mesmerize their prey with a range of snazzy patterns.

Bees have many different ways of building their homes. Many people will be familiar with the hives of European honeybees, often found in tree cavities. But many other bees – including many of ...

Efforts to protect at-risk bumble bee populations are not new, as declining numbers have been reported in several states. However, new research out of Webster University in Missouri points to climate ...

When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need to consume specific nutrients in suitable amounts and combinations. So, the ...

A sweat bee in the wild. (Jeremiah Bender via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Some bees change color with the weather, reveals new research. Humidity can temporarily alter the shimmering hues of certain ...