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Many bumblebee species are suffering from the effects of habitat fragmentation and population isolation. In some cases, populations have lost genetic diversity due to genetic drift and it is possible they are now at heightened risk of extinction. Inbreeding may be particularly c…

Bumble bees (Bombus spp.) are a taxon of great importance to agricultural systems and natural communities. Rapid declines of bumble bee populations in North America and Europe have generated considerable interest in improving and protecting remaining habitat. However, the method…

Bumblebees have shown both long and short-term declines throughout their range. These declines may be attributed to a range of factors including changes in land use, alterations in climatic conditions and species introductions. However, management strategies for bumblebee conser…