Federal wildlife officials say two species of rare, winged insects in the Rocky Mountains will need several thousand acres of glaciers and snowfields if they are to survive a warming world that’s threatening them with extinction.
The six-part series, hosted by Will Smith, airs on Disney+ and features a handful of the world’s most daring explorers, including engineer Albert Lin, marine biologist Diva Amon and more.HELENA, Mont. -- Federal wildlife officials say two species of rare insects in the Rocky Mountains will need several thousand acres of glaciers and snowfields if they are to survive a warming world that's threatening them with extinction.
The stoneflies’ peril underscores the threat climate change poses worldwide to mountaintops that are “biodiversity hotspots” — home to a rich variety of plants, animals and insects that scientists are still learning about. They are mostly found in steep, remote areas that are hard to reach and away from backcountry trails.
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