The ‘busy bee’ has quite the important role in our ecosystems, not just as an adorable pollinator, but as a key factor in sustaining a variety of plants, animals and people. Without bees, much of the planet’s biodiversity would quickly disappear.
Buzzing and fluttering, the bee toils tirelessly in the garden, an integral part of the vibrant ecosystem in which it plays a small but vital role. Here is the remarkable story of this delicate creature who, despite its small size, leads a surprisingly complex life.
Did you know that bees are responsible for pollinating one third of the food we eat? From avocadoes to apples, these busy little bees are essential to keeping our food supply robust–and that’s just one of the surprising facts you didn’t know about bees!