Normalerweise halten Bienen und Hummeln Winterschlaf, doch milde Temperaturen treiben sie in Großbritannien vorzeitig zum Nestbau. Das Verhalten könnte den ohnehin schrumpfenden Bestand weiter dezimieren.
The article highlights the concerning trend of hummels building nests in winter due to milder temperatures caused by climate change.
Main Idea: Early nest building in winter is risky for hummels because there are limited food resources (nectar and pollen), making it difficult to sustain the colony. This can lead to nest collapse, fewer queen hummingbirds being produced, and further decline in already struggling populations.
This threatens hummel populations, which are vital for pollination.
The article highlights the concerning trend of hummels building nests in winter due to milder temperatures caused by climate change. Main Idea: Early nest building in winter is risky for hummels because there are limited food resources (nectar and pollen), making it difficult to sustain the colony. This can lead to nest collapse, fewer queen hummingbirds being produced, and further decline in already struggling populations. This threatens hummel populations, which are vital for pollination.
