Natural Resources

Animal pollinators play a critical role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. Most plants require the assistance of pollinators to produce seeds and fruit. About 80% of all flowering plants and over three-quarters of our staple food crops rely on animal pollinators. Bees are one of the most well-known pollinators, but there are a variety of other pollinators including ants, beetles, birds, butterflies, moths and more.