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It's turbo time for these little bumblebees ⏩🐝 🔊 What is this drill-like buzzing? This is the sound of a pollinator superpower that no other insect in the UK has: it is called buzz pollination. Bumblebees vibrate their flight muscles to release pollen that is difficult to reach – and can’t be reached by most insects. 🛡️ Why do some plants make their pollen difficult to reach? Plants produce pollen to fertilise flowers and create seeds to make new plants. This requires A LOT of energy. Some pl

It’s National Pollinator Week!💐 Terra, our Conservation Manager, is here to take you on a tour of our certified Monarch Waystation behind the scenes and share a few tips on how you can “bee” a pollinator hero! 🐝 #bhamzoo #nationalpollinatorweek | The Birmingham Zoo

262K views · 9K reactions | 5 Pollinator Friendly Plants for Home & Garden! Sunflower Sunflower attracts many bees and butterflies with its big yellow flowers. It helps pollinators find food easily. Lavender Lavender has a sweet fragrance that brings bees and butterflies to the garden. It supports pollinators and looks beautiful. Zinnia Zinnia blooms for a long time and gives nectar to butterflies and bees. It is one of the best flowers for pollinator gardens. | Thayer Cruz | Facebook