How is a queen bee chosen?

A gentle stroll round the garden in June allows you to marvel at our precious pollinators as they meticulously work each flower, gathering sweet nectar for energy and colourful, protein-packed pollen.

The stag beetle’s intimidating appearance belies its vulnerability, says Claire Saul, as she discovers what we can do to help them survive

The part played by beauty in sexual selection

Thank goodness for bees! Not only are they vital for pollination, they also provide us with honey. Golden, sticky and utterly delicious, honey is far more than a kitchen staple. It’s one of the oldest

Thank goodness for bees! Not only are they vital for pollination, they also provide us with honey. Golden, sticky and delicious, honey is far more than a kitchen staple. It’s one of the oldest natural

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