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In honor of the 15th anniversary of Endangered Species Day, the Endangered Species Coalition is shining a spotlight on the critically endangered rusty-patched bumblebee. Historically, these bees roamed freely throughout the grasslands and tallgrass prairies of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, but unfortunately, the majority of these habitats have been lost. In order to thrive, bumblebees require a variety of resources, such as nectar and pollen from flowers, nesting sites, and overwintering locations.
The rusty patched bumblebee faces numerous threats to its survival, including increased agricultural land use, harmful pesticide exposure, disease, and the impact of climate change. To help save these important pollinators, the Endangered Species Coalition is actively working to create planting sites across the United States and advocating for legislation and regulations to protect not only rusty-patched bumblebees but all pollinators. Let’s show our support for bees and Endangered Species Day by joining their efforts.