Scientists investigate phenomenon of the 'winter bees'
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It is one of the sounds of summer, but now the buzz of the bumblebee is becoming increasingly familiar in deepest winter – at a time when the insects should be hibernating. Scientists are investigating the growing phenomenon of bumblebees remaining active throughout the winter months.
They believe it is a consequence of recent warmer winters, linked to climate change, as well as the British passion for gardening and the increasing popularity of exotic, winter flowering shrubs from which bees can collect food.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/6521434/Scientists-investigate-phenome...
They believe it is a consequence of recent warmer winters, linked to climate change, as well as the British passion for gardening and the increasing popularity of exotic, winter flowering shrubs from which bees can collect food.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/6521434/Scientists-investigate-phenome...
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