Bumble bee among species US wildlife officials consider listing as endangered

US Fish and Wildlife Service completes review of petitions and finds 10 new species that may be added to Endangered Species Act

Federal wildlife officials announced on Wednesday they will consider adding 10 new species to the Endangered Species Act, including a big bumble bee that serves as an important pollinator across the United States.

US Fish and Wildlife Service officials said they had completed 90-day reviews of petitions to add the species to the list and determined that listing may be warranted. The finding triggers reviews of the species’ status.