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Watch This Bee Build Her Bee-jeweled Nest
Season 5
Episode 14
Pollinator. Mason. Jeweler. A female blue orchard bee is a multitasking master. She fashions exquisite nests out of mud and pollen that resemble pieces of jewelry. And in the process, she helps us grow nuts and fruits.
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