Experts are warning that recent heatwaves could cause a fall in bumblebee populations in Britain. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust says there was a drop in their numbers after the record heatwaves in July and August 2022.
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Unlike most insects, the vital pollinators prefer cooler temperatures and generate a lot of heat while flying. That’s one reason why Britain has almost 10 per cent of the world's bumble species.
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