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tagged: Franklin's bumble bees
Sept. 13, 2011 · By Cassandra Profita
Has anyone seen a Franklin's bumble bee?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the Franklin's bumble bee as a possible candidate for the endangered species list. Researchers haven't seen the Oregon and California native since 2006. And they're starting to wonder if it's extinct. Continue reading →
Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Agriculture, Bee colony collapse, Franklin's bumble bees, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Xerces Society
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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.Recent Posts
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