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4K - How do we get Honey from Bees? World Bee Day 20, May 2021 | ROUNDSTUBE

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162nd Video of ROUNDS TUBE describes about How do we get Honey from Bees?. Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.. National Honey Bee Day also pays homage to beekeepers, whose labours ensure there are well-managed, healthy bees to pollinate crops. Bees are insects with wings closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and