Busy Bee Builds an Intricate Fortress

Clip: Season 40 Episode 1 | 2m 49s | Video has closed captioning.

This construction of grass stems takes bee architecture to new heights. The Red-Tailed Mason bee, nicknamed the Tent-Making bee, has solved the problem of other bees breaking into her nursery and it starts with a shell.

Aired: 10/20/21

Rating: NR

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