#theBeeAt3

Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.

# 287

Research suggests that around one in five #bumblebee queens perish during winter #hibernation.
Heavier queens, having greater reserves of fat and glycogen, are more likely to survive than their lighter counterparts.
#bees

#nature #biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
#wildlife #environment
#science #education
#bumblebees #pollinators