How Dogs Are Helping Save Bumblebees in Texas
October 24, 2024 | Source: NEWSNATION | by Taylor Girtman
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rather than sniffing out treats, this group of dogs is tracking down bumblebees in Texas as part of a new conservation program.
The conservation canines are part of a new program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation that aims to conserve native pollinators and restore prairies across the Lone Star State.
The dogs are trained to find bumblebee nests in the ground, according to the foundation. Locating the nests will help researchers learn about habitat needs for bumblebees, understand threats to pollinators, and inform conservation planning.