Queen bumble bees can survive fully submerged for a week, revealing how these pollinators endure spring floods and still start new colonies.

Occasional sunshine and warmer days trigger activity in nature, from early snowdrops and daffodils to emerging butterflies that have hibernated over winter.

Environmental Communications Specialist Brett Peto contributed this story. A bumble bee queen has a lot resting on her wings. She lives for four seasons. During that time, she will survive winter, ...

Connal McLean is affiliated with The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust and The Entomological Society of New Zealand. Jennifer Jandt does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...