Posts Tagged: Endangered Species
How Franklin's Bumble Bee May Be Found
Is Franklin's bumble bee extinct or is it just elusive? Annual search parties conducted since 2006...
The late Robbin Thorp (1933-2019) annually searched for Franklin's bumble bee but hadn't seen it since 2006. That's his image of the bee on his computer screen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Robbin Thorp Would Have Been Proud
The late Robbin Thorp, UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor and a tireless...
The late Robbin Thorp, UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor, kept his image of Franklin's bumble bee as his screensaver image on his computer. He last saw the bee in 2006 at Mt. Ashland, and was the last known person to see the pollinator. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Robbin Thorp, an expert on pollinators, including bumble bees, co-authored these two books in 2014. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Visit with Santa Claus on Christmas Morning
Christmas morning and the sights are bright. Santa came in his sleigh last night. He came with a...
Santa Claus greets a monarch, which scientists say may be heading for extinction. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The Buzz: Protecting Our Bumble Bees
Bumble bees--how many have you seen so far this year on the UC Davis campus? If you join the...
This is the Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis, one of four bumble bees on California's proposed endangered species list. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
This is Crotch's bumble bee, Bombus crotchii, one of four bumble bees on California's proposed endangered species list. (Photo by Allan Jones, used with permission)
Of Presidents and Monarchs
Happy Presidents' Day. It's day we honor not only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln but all...
A monarch on the American flag. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)