The world’s pollinators are in a state of crisis. These tiny, mighty, buzzing creatures are essential to our food system. We reached out to the UMN Bee Squad for some answers on what’s going on and what we can do to help ultimately #SaveOurSpecies. Why is it important to have bees, bats, birds and butterflies? Bees, butterflies, birds and bats are responsible for the reproduction of most flowering plants. Over 35% of the global food supply and over 80% of flowering plants are dependent upon animal pollination. Birds and bats help control pests, like mosquitoes. They also provide nutrients to...