Scientists at Cornell University have discovered that the East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, hosts one of the largest and oldest known communities of ground-nesting bees. This finding highlights how cemeteries can serve as vital habitats for wildlife, supporting biodiversity in urban areas where such spaces are scarce due to habitat loss and pesticide use. As cities continue to expand, managing these sites thoughtfully could play a crucial role in conserving threatened pollinators essential for crop fertilization and ecosystem health.
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