Bee Mating Frenzy Ends in Death
Clip: Season 36 Episode 15 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
A frenzy of male bees smothers a female in an attempt to mate.
A group of male Dawson’s burrowing bees fights for the chance to mate with an outnumbered female. In their violent frenzy, they accidentally kill the object of their desire.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Bee Mating Frenzy Ends in Death
Clip: Season 36 Episode 15 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
A group of male Dawson’s burrowing bees fights for the chance to mate with an outnumbered female. In their violent frenzy, they accidentally kill the object of their desire.
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