Nature's Little Heroes: Celebrating World Bee Day and International Day for Biological Diversity
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The month of May buzzes with significance for our tiny yet mighty bees. We kick off with World Bee Day on May 20, a global celebration aiming to spotlight the critical role bees and other pollinators play in ensuring food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and preserving biodiversity. And then we move right into the International Day for Biodiversity on May 22, reflecting on the rich tapestry of life that makes up our ecosystems and the importance of its preservation, reflected in t...
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