Bee 2 (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption The longer growing season and warming temperatures are also allowing bumblebees from lower elevations — who are more opportunistic foragers — the opportunity to move upward into the alpine regions. Credit University of Missouri Usage Restrictions For media use License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.