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The federal government must be a fan of butterflies, especially the Miami blue. According to Live Science, this small, brightly-colored butterfly has been added to the list of endangered species, making the Miami blue protected by law. Unlike some of its migratory cousins, this tiny flier stays put in Florida's coastal regions throughout the year. While the Miami blue's habitat extends beyond its namesake city, that area is shrinking. The butterfly used to flap all across Florida, from the Florida Keys to Daytona Beach. Today, the Miami blue can only be found on a handful of islands in the Keys. RELATED: Play the Who's Cutest game! This dramatic drop in the butterfly population has been ...

High above the frenetic traffic and flashing lights, some of the world's busiest cities are keeping a secret on their rooftops: bees. That's right. Urban beekeeping has been gaining popularity across the world. And if you think this is just a fringe trend, you'll be surprised to learn that apiaries can be found on the rooftops of hotels, restaurants, museums, universities and even operas. RELATED: Meet Beekeeper Matt Reed Who Is Obsessed With Bugs It may seem counterintuitive, but some bees actually thrive in non-agricultural areas like Paris, London and New York City because of a lack of pesticides present. The rewards are sweet, too: One hive can produce more than 100 pounds of honey ...

Brighton, Tenn. resident Tommy Hill was about to jump into his car to head to breakfast when he suddenly came face to face with 25,000 bees. The massive swarm had apparently overtaken his "sweet" ride. Bees typically prefer to inhabit hollow trees, but this group decided to nest inside the engine of Hill's car. Instead of alerting someone, Hill jumped into his vehicle and drove as fast as he could to get rid of them, but found that not one budged from its spot. "I drove down Highway 51 at about 60 miles an hour and I didn't lose one," said Hill. He even went through a car wash. Still no luck. The good news is that not one bee got inside the passenger compartment of the car itself. Knowing ...