VitroBahllee on 22 September 2016
| Octane said: At first I was a bit surprised, because a bumblebee isn't even a species, but the article makes it clear that it's the rusty patched bumble bee. Unless you're a trained entomologist, I don't think you can easily differentiate all the species of bumblebees. That explains why you may have seen plenty of bumblebees this year, whilst this specific species is actually endangered. Still, endangered doesn't have to mean on the brink on extinction. It can also mean that the population is slowly declining. It's easier to prevent extinction early on than to wait until there's barely an individual left of the species. They're vital to orchards and several species of crop, so I think it's in everyone's interest to keep the diversity of pollinators up. The same is true for several species of bees. Those have been on a decline too.. |
Very thoughtful post. It's strange how quick the OP was to present anecdotal evidence he thought disconfirmed the premise of the endangered species classificiation without even fully understanding the proposition in question. Very reasoned response. I give it an 'A+,' for responding with information, restraint, a pleasant tone, and for taking your time to give a lot of background to the broader issue. I nominate you for 'Internet Comment Training Chieftan.' I think they should have a middle-school class on making internet comments and responses, and you should draft the curriculum.
