U.S. puts first bumblebee on endangered species list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated the rusty patched bumble bee an endangered species — the first such designation for a bumblebee and for a bee species in the continental U.S.
The protected status, which goes into effect on Feb. 10, includes requirements for federal protections and the development of a recovery plan. It also means that states with habitats for this species are eligible for federal funds.
“Today’s Endangered Species listing is the best—and