Pollinators play a critical role in both natural ecosystems and food production. Bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other animals help plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Without this process, many plants wouldn’t be able to produce seeds or fruit. The Impact on Our Food Supply A large portion of the food we rely on exists because of pollinators. Many crops (including fruits, vegetables, and nuts) depend on pollination to produce harvestable
