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The Birds and The Bees

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The Role of Bees in the Ecosystem

Bees are responsible for over $100 billion to the global economy every year through this pollination service. There are 20,000 species of bees worldwide, hard at work pollinating not just crops but also plants. We'll learn how feathered creatures and various insects breed,. What can get in their way, and if linking their mating rituals to ours is ever a fair comparison.

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