Rare bees in Australia.

 Nolan Miller

Heagerty 

Period 1


    A rare bee species has recently been found in Australia. Only 6 individuals of this species have ever been found, and the last recorded instance was in 1923. The rarity of this bee, which was thought to be extinct, is largely due to the fragmented habitats where they live, with 40% of forests having been cleared. If this continues, the species may very well become extinct.

    I think it is very amazing that there are only six times that this species has been found, and the last one was nearly 100 years ago. It is quite amazing to think that these bees have been living somewhere for all that time without anyone finding them. I also think it is a bad thing that they may very well go extinct as a result of habitat loss. 


https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210225143923.htm

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  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    It's always exciting to hear when a rare species has been found. But it's also sad that this species may become extinct soon. We need to not destroy habitats for animals because there will be less diversity. If we keep the current habits we have, a lot more of animals will become endangered or extinct.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2021 at 10:13 AM

    These stories have always been intriguing to me. How does and animal seemingly disappear for about 100 years! Article like these remind me of the vast expanse of earth that we have yet to explore on such being is the ocean. Hopefully this species is able to recover.

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