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You've made it to Day Five of National Pollinator Week! By now you've learned about the importance of pollinators and the major threats they face. Along the way we've mentioned ways you can help protect these critical creatures, but here we recommend even more ways for you, your friends, and families to take action to protect pollinators and the ecosystems they support! #NationalPollinatorWeek #TheLivingDesert | The Living Desert

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