Meet the rusty patched bumblebee, Minnesota's new bee ambassador

The state Legislature anointed the endangered rusty patched bumblebee as Minnesota's state bee — and researchers say regular citizens can help save them.
The state Legislature anointed the endangered rusty patched bumblebee as Minnesota's state bee — and researchers say regular citizens can help save them.

Meet the rusty patched bumblebee, Minnesota's new bee ambassador - Austin Daily Herald

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