Bumblebees given radio backpacks in insect-tracking trial | ABC News

Tasmania is the only Australian state where you can see the bold black and gold stripes of the bumblebee. The population became established 30 years ago but their impact on native species remains relatively unknown. Now, scientists are trying to learn more about their behaviour by hitching a ride Subscribe: Read more here: ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: Like ABC News on Facebook: Follow ABC News on Instagram: Follow ABC News on Twitter: