The buzz

Quiz: How much bee brainpower do you have?

Honey bees on honeycomb.
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These insects draw our ire for their stinging ways, but the truth is they are essential to our existence.

Once you learn a little more about these amazing creatures, you’ll start to appreciate them for how they help shape our world.

Test your knowledge to see what you know about bees.

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