The species' population has dropped by 89% in the past 20 years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The American bumblebee (Bombus ...

The 2025 contest was won by Michael Kwong of Sacramento and Kaylen Teves of Vallejo, Monarch Watch volunteers who ...

Known for their large, hairy bodies clad in bands or stripes, bumblebees are some of the most important pollinators on Earth. This type of bee boasts fast-beating wings that help vibrate blossoms ...

California wildlife regulators plan to challenge a recent court ruling that found the state lacks authority to protect insects under the Endangered Species Act. The Sacramento County Superior Court ...

René Descartes’s dog, Monsieur Grat (‘Mister Scratch’), used to accompany the 17th-century French philosopher on his ruminative walks, and was the object of his fond attention. Yet, for the most part, ...