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Her Royal Majesty

Her Royal Majesty

Jun 2nd 2015

I'd like to start by introducing you to the Queen.But first I think you should know something about the beehive...You see, most hives are well-enclosed for protection from the harsh environment. Comme … read more
Meet The Nurse Bee!

Meet The Nurse Bee!

Jun 2nd 2015

Meet The Nurse Bee!The Nurse Bees are Worker Bees. Worker Bees start out their lives as Cell-Cleaning Bees, who clean out old cells that have been used for eggs and larvae, cap cells that have been fi … read more
Pity The Poor Drone!

Pity The Poor Drone!

Jun 2nd 2015

Pity The Poor Drone!It may come as a surprise to you, but most of the bees in the beehive are females! The Queen is the one sexually active female of the hive, and the workers, who comprise most … read more
See The Bee Dance!

See The Bee Dance!

Jun 2nd 2015

See The Bee Dance!When the scout bee comes back to the hive he is anxious to share his find with the rest of the bees. The method that a bee communicates information is quite remarkable. He does so in … read more
The Nectar Collecting Bee!

The Nectar Collecting Bee!

Jun 2nd 2015

Meet the Nectar Collecting Bee!The Collector Bees also collect nectar from the flowers, which they use to make honey (of course!). Flower Nectar is produced by secretory glands in the flowers cal … read more