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The Power of Pollinators

Clip: Season 40 Episode 1 | 6m 1s | Video has closed captioning.

Everyone has heard of honeybees, but what about the 4,000 species of wild, native bees that live alongside honey bees here in North America? These lesser-known, but equally industrious insects not only pollinate our crops but also support healthy, diverse ecosystems across the continent. Unfortunately, many of these native bee species are in trouble.

Aired: 10/20/21

Rating: NR

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