Wild Bees Emerge a Week Earlier Than Expected: A New Climate Change Indicator
Wild bees are emerging a week earlier than they did just a few decades ago, according to a new study. This surprising discovery means that wild bees are now emerging two weeks earlier than their ancestors did, which could have a significant impact on the species’ survival. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK analyzed data from a long-term study of wild bee populations and found that the bees were emerging a remarkable seven days earlier than they did in the 1980s. This early emergence is likely due to the changing climate, as warmer temperatures have been linked to earlier emergence. The findings suggest that wild bees may be able to adapt to the changing climate, but further research is needed to understand the full implications.
source: Phys.org