Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
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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