Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

When you think of a honey bee, you likely first associate it with, well, honey — but if you’ve ever eaten an apple or had a cup of coffee, you’ve benefited from a honey bee, too. Over one-third of the ...

Zoo staff say the exhibit helps educate the community about the important role bees play in pollinating crops, supporting the food supply and maintaining health.

Why bees matter: Bees pollinate fruits, vegetables, nuts, and wildflowers, supporting biodiversity and global food security. What’s threatening them: Habitat loss, harmful pesticides, and parasites ...

Given our general reliance on something called “food” you’d think the issue of pollination — and its general decline — might be higher up the world’s agenda. Over 80% of crops require insect ...