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Many bumblebee populations have drastically declined in recent years. In some regions, they have completely disappeared.

Bees have the brainpower for complex problem-solving, even if they never have to use it in the wild.

In comparison with other pollinating insects like honeybees, bumblebees are very effective pollinators. Take a look inside their Natupol hive and see how they support the queen.

Dr David Pattemore from Plant & Food Research talks about research being carried out to provide suitable nesting environments for bumble bees

Natural history photographer Clay Bolt is on a multi-year quest to tell the stories of our native bees, and one elusive species

Most flowering plants are more than willing to spread their pollen around. But some flowers hold out for just the right partner. Bumblebees and other buzz pollinators know just how to handle these stubborn flowers. They vibrate the blooms, shaking them until they give up the nutritious pollen.

Bumblebees are amazing, so we filmed them in 4k slow motion (Ultra HD) 4K resolution, while they were hard at work.

With enormous open spaces available, London's bee population is thriving, discovering innovative and new ways to adapt to city living.

This film follows a young bumblebee-queen through a year to experience the life of these little furry beasties.