
5 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
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In honor of World Bee Day on May 20, here's five surprising things you might not know about nature's hardest working pollinators.
They are crucial to growing many of our favorite and healthiest foods as they move pollen from plant to plant, pollinating more than a hundred fruits and vegetables including strawberries, potatoes and apples. Unfortunately, many bee species are under threat as a result of changes in land use, pesticides, intensive agriculture and climate change -- but there are steps you can take to help them thrive.More Related News

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