Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
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Honey Bees are Valuable Pollinators
Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
Honey Bees are Valuable Pollinators
Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
Honey Bees are Valuable Pollinators
Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
Honey bees play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. However, land-use changes that decrease flower abundance can affect bee health and pollination services.
Unidentified Flock of Birds
Flock of unidentified birds in water with Mangroves at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Flock of unidentified birds in water with Mangroves at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Pair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Pair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife RefugePair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Pair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Pair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife RefugePair of Greater White-fronted Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Lesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Lesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife RefugeLesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Lesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Lesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife RefugeLesser Snow Goose at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Bear scratch on tree.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
Grizzly bear on a remote camera.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
Flock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Flock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife RefugeFlock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Flock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Flock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife RefugeFlock of Ross’s Geese at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Laboratory set up with water samples.
Experimental laboratory setup to study uranium in aquatic organisms. Bottles contain artificial freshwater amended with dissolved organic matter and a range of uranium concentrations.
Experimental laboratory setup to study uranium in aquatic organisms. Bottles contain artificial freshwater amended with dissolved organic matter and a range of uranium concentrations.
Collecting permafrost information on the Tahana River
Collecting permafrost information on the Tahana RiverDavid Pelunis-Messier and Milton Roberts navigating on the Tanana River, a main tributary of the Yukon River. The two are taking part in the Yukon River permafrost study.
Collecting permafrost information on the Tahana River
Collecting permafrost information on the Tahana RiverDavid Pelunis-Messier and Milton Roberts navigating on the Tanana River, a main tributary of the Yukon River. The two are taking part in the Yukon River permafrost study.
Scientist Gathering Data
Karen Nelson (USFWS) acquiring geophysical data amidst a naturally occurring plant (Salicornia rubra) in northeastern Montana.
Karen Nelson (USFWS) acquiring geophysical data amidst a naturally occurring plant (Salicornia rubra) in northeastern Montana.
Burmese python hatchling
Non-native Burmese pythons have established a breeding population in South Florida and are one of the most concerning invasive species in Everglades National Park. This photograph is of a Burmese python hatchling
Non-native Burmese pythons have established a breeding population in South Florida and are one of the most concerning invasive species in Everglades National Park. This photograph is of a Burmese python hatchling
Iiwi on Mamane
The Hawaiian ‘I‘iwi, a native forest bird species only found in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian ‘I‘iwi, a native forest bird species only found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Mayfly in Idaho
A recently emerged mayfly collected downstream of the Cinnabar mercury mine site in central Idaho.
A recently emerged mayfly collected downstream of the Cinnabar mercury mine site in central Idaho.
Researcher takes winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon River
Researcher takes winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon RiverResearcher Carol Hasburgh taking winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon River for a permafrost loss study.
Researcher takes winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon River
Researcher takes winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon RiverResearcher Carol Hasburgh taking winter water chemistry samples on the Yukon River for a permafrost loss study.
USGS Volunteer Student at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
USGS Volunteer Student at the Smithsonian Natural History MuseumThe Smithsonian Natural History Museum offers hands-on learning experiences.
USGS Volunteer Student at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
USGS Volunteer Student at the Smithsonian Natural History MuseumThe Smithsonian Natural History Museum offers hands-on learning experiences.
USGS scientist places radiocollar on a sedated bull caribou in Alaska
USGS scientist places radiocollar on a sedated bull caribou in AlaskaUSGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS scientist places radiocollar on a sedated bull caribou in Alaska
USGS scientist places radiocollar on a sedated bull caribou in AlaskaUSGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Monarchs
The Eastern, migratory population of monarch butterflies has declined by about 80 percent over the last decade.
The Eastern, migratory population of monarch butterflies has declined by about 80 percent over the last decade.
Colony of bats.
Bats benefit from maintaining a close-knit roosting group because they increase reproductive success and it is important for rearing pups.
Bats benefit from maintaining a close-knit roosting group because they increase reproductive success and it is important for rearing pups.
Permafrost Loss Dramatically Changes Yukon River Chemistry and Hydrolo
Permafrost Loss Dramatically Changes Yukon River Chemistry and HydroloYukon River freezing up at Pilot Station, AK
Permafrost Loss Dramatically Changes Yukon River Chemistry and Hydrolo
Permafrost Loss Dramatically Changes Yukon River Chemistry and HydroloYukon River freezing up at Pilot Station, AK