Firefighters in Utah were called to an unusual rescue operation after a semi-truck carrying an estimated 25 million honey bees broke down while climbing Parleys Canyon. The truck, which was transporting approximately 480 beehives, became stranded during unusually warm weather, raising concerns about the survival of the insects inside. Experts say honey bees depend on proper … [Read more...] about Firefighters save 25 million bees after semi breaks down in Parleys Canyon
beekeeping
Bees Build Stunning Natural Architecture When Left to Their Own Devices
In a fascinating display of natural engineering, a colony of bees has taken matters into their own hands, constructing a breathtaking honeycomb structure without the aid of traditional frames. This remarkable feat of architecture was captured by a beekeeper who inadvertently forgot to insert the frames into the hive. Left to their own devices, the industrious insects … [Read more...] about Bees Build Stunning Natural Architecture When Left to Their Own Devices