Barn owls threatened by Africanized bees in South Florida
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
Throughout the past two decades, researchers have seen barn owl populations in the Everglades Agricultural Area, centered around Belle Glade, expand from mere dozens to more than 400 nesting pairs. But these beneficial raptors, currently listed as a threatened species, are now being threatened by Africanized honey bees.