Bumblebees collect up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees

ScienceDaily
Jul 7, 2026, 6:11 pm198 ptsTop
Bumblebees are picking up dramatically more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same places. Researchers warn that this hidden pollution could quietly reduce their ability to find food, reproduce, and keep colonies healthy.

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