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Nov 30, 2018
3 minutes
By Jordan Carley
URBAN BUMBLEBEES
Increased urbanization hasn’t been positive for most wildlife; however, one surprising species has managed to adapt to modern cityscapes. According to a recent study from The Royal Society, the independent scientific academy of the United Kingdom, buff-tailed bumblebee colonies (Bombus terrestris ssp. audax) have better reproductive success when located on urban land rather than agricultural land.
A research group spearheaded by Ash E. Samuelson conducted a 10-week study of 38 bee colonies placed across southeast England. The scientists used wild-caught queen bees to establish hives, which they.)
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