Hibernation is a risky endeavor for many animals, as they can be taken away by the elements or predators. For several months of the year, queen bumblebees enter a dormant state underground called ...

When gardening, you have probably seen large, fuzzy, yellow and black bumble bees zipping from flower to flower, collecting pollen and nectar to bring back to their nests. Perhaps you have also seen ...

Learn how bumble bee queens can stay alive underwater for over a week by minimizing their metabolism and saving energy.

Colorado's warm winter is causing bee colonies to break dormancy early, burning through honey stores and raising starvation ...

Michigan enters the 2026 pollination season after U.S. bee losses hit a record 40% this winter. Federal data show the state ...

A few weeks ago, Colorado Springs resident Daniela Waddell experienced a hummingbird sighting in the Northgate neighborhood. She couldn’t believe it. “I was shocked. It seems way too soon.” February ...

If you happened to spot a honey bee buzzing around Spokane this February, you would be forgiven for thinking it too early in the year for their forage.