Things You Can Do Throughout The Seasons To Keep Bee Hives Buzzing
We are well into autumn, and much of the wildlife in the Northern hemisphere is getting sleepy. The metabolism of hedgehogs and dormice slows as they get ready to hibernate. Insects and invertebrates are entering a state of suspended animation, finding shelter in our homes and yards. Just like mammals, their temperature drops while their […]
Saving Pollinators Through The Art Of Beekeeping
It’s no secret we all need to be doing something to save the bees. Pesticide exposure and habitat destruction mean populations of important pollinators are declining rapidly around the world. A new study finds some countries are doing a better job of saving them than others. Arena Flowers has analyzed data from the United Nations […]
Beehaviors: The Festooning Of Bees (Part 3)
We humans, with our particle accelerators and Wikipedia, like to think we are the smartest species on Earth. Yet still, a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise remains secret from us, even though other species seem to consider it elementary. For instance, there isn’t a single person who can fully explain the behavior of bees […]