Record #:

43811

Author(s):

Garrison, Gabriela

Abstract:

North Carolina has a rich diversity of natives bees, including more than 500 species and unlike honey bees more of these nest in the ground as opposed to a hive. Of the native bees, one of the few species to exhibit social behavior are bumble bees. n.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is currently participating in the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p38-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bees; Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas; Bees--Bumble Bees

Record #:

43812

Author(s):

Commission Staff (N.C Wildlife Resources Commission)

Abstract:

"The Introduction of invasive species in North Carolina threatens many native species and could forever change our natural landscape.". The article highlights three invasive species in particular: feral swine, Alabama bass and red-swamp crayfish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p42-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Invasive animals; Swine--Feral Swine; Bass (fish)--Alabama bass (invasive species); Crayfish--Red Swamp Crayfish

Record #:

43813

Author(s):

No author given

Abstract:

"Introducing non-native animals and plants to the environment can lead to all sorts of problems." Of particular concern in North Carolina is a bush-like plant that is native to Asia called privet and animal species like nutria, which is destructive to wetlands areas.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p8-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Invasive animals; Invasive plants; Invasive plants--North Carolina, Coastal; Invasives