Human impact on insect pollinators

In conjunction with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Safari Park and Biodiversity Reserve 

This year-long focal survey examined the impact of human presence on insect pollinators of CSS, comparing sites of high and low human activity at the San Diego Safari Park.

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Our results showed that while invasive European Honey bees (A. mellifera) dominated pollinator networks in both sites, there was significant difference in evenness between the sites (Shannon's Diversity Index 0.47 vs 0.84).