UK heatwaves threaten bumblebees as population declines each year due to intense heat

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Britain's bumblebee populations could experience dramatic declines as heatwaves grow in both frequency and severity, fresh analysis from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust has warned.The research, based on the Trust's long-established BeeWalk national monitoring programme, reveals that numbers fell markedly following the unprecedented temperatures recorded in 2022.The findings arrive as the country recovers from its third heatwave in three months, with conditions reaching levels at which bumblebees risk overheating during flight.Beyond being among the most cherished features of a British summer, bumblebees serve as essential pollinators, underpinning the survival of wildflowers and contributing to the production of key food crops.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say British bumblebee species have evolved for the UK's traditionally cool climate, possessing thick, furry bodies designed to retain warmth and muscular flight systems that generate heat during activity.During scorching...

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