Eyes with more than 6, 000 separate lenses; bodies so hairy that they attract pollen by static; the ability to communicate by dancing… bee stats are endlessly engrossing. And the bee is as important to the production of human food as any machine; without the bees to pollinate them, most of our crops would be dead in the field. So how did this furry little workaholic come to be so crucial to the planet? The Bee: A Natural History answers that question and many more, looking at bee development from 65 million years ago to today, when over 20, 000 bee species have been identified and beekeeping is enjoying a surge in popularity. Exploring evolution, anatomy, society, behaviour, and the human factor, and presenting a visual directory of 40 bee breeds alongside practical fact panels, this is the book that will become a buzz word for every keeper, student, or lover of bees.
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Noah Wilson-Rich is the author of fourteen scientific publications, a full-time faculty member in the Biology Department of Simmons College, Boston, and the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Best Bees Company. In 2012, he gave the number one TED talk on bees, “Every City Needs Healthy Bees, ” which went viral online with over a quarter of a million views within a few months. Noah founded Best Bees Company in his Boston apartment while studying for his Ph D at Tufts University. Best Bees supplies gardeners and other interested parties in the Boston area with beehives and the resources, materials, and consultation for their upkeep. This service funds research into bee disease, immune function, and health. Noah opened the world’s first urban beekeeping laboratory at the Best Bees headquarters, a hub for global research to make bees healthier and the human environment more sustainable.
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