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    The Little Book of Bees

    Jun 01, 2021 4 minutes

    Bees have been around for over 100 million years, and in that time they’ve found a niche in almost very part of the globe. There are over 20,000 species of bee, but – thanks to our close relationship with honeybees – most well-known bee facts relate to this hive-dwelling species alone. In fact, around half of the planet’s bee species are solitary, most don’t make or store honey, and they can look very different to the yellow-and-black bees we’re familiar with.

    explores and celebrates all things “bee” – their surprising abilities; their place in folklore and culture; their essential

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