![]() Every part of the specimen, big or small, will help tell the story of the bird’s species - its place in the family tree, their particular eating habits and hosted parasites, the health and ecology of their habitat and even changes in the region’s biodiversity over time. ![]() Ornithologists carefully and strategically collect samples for the Academy’s collections from all over the world work that often involves support from conservation organizations and even local community members. Studying New Hawk Communities Through Genetics and Collection But how many different kinds of bees call this city home? We reached out to Drexel University student and Academy co-op Liz Otruba to discuss what the bee population at the refuge really looks like.Ĭlick here to continue reading The Unexpected Diversity of Philadelphia’s Bees on the Academy Blog. While Philadelphia may not seem like an ideal habitat for wildlife, the city and county actually have a variety of green spaces, such as the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, the United States’ first urban wildlife refuge, to support plenty of different plant and animal species - including bees. The Unexpected Diversity of Philadelphia’s Bees Make sure to check out the Academy Blog for more stories. ![]() ![]() Explore highlights from The Academy's scientific research. ![]()
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