A Sting in the Tale

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Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee now only exists in the wilds of New Zealand, the descendants of a few pairs shipped over in the nineteenth century. Dave Goulson's passionate quest to reintroduce it to its native land is one of the highlights of a book that includes exclusive research into these insects, history's relationship with the bumblebee and advice on how to protect the bumblebee for future generations. The author details the minutiae of life in the bumblebee nest, sharing fascinating research into the effects intensive farming has had on our bee population and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path