It's turbo time for these little bumblebees ⏩🐝 🔊 What is this drill-like buzzing? This is the sound of a pollinator superpower that no other insect in the UK has: it is called buzz pollination. Bumblebees vibrate their flight muscles to release pollen that is difficult to reach – and can’t be reached by most insects. 🛡️ Why do some plants make their pollen difficult to reach? Plants produce pollen to fertilise flowers and create seeds to make new plants. This requires A LOT of energy. Some pl

265 reactions · 52 shares | It’s National Pollinator Week! Terra, our Conservation Manager, is here to take you on a tour of our certified Monarch Waystation behind the scenes and share a few tips on how you can “bee” a pollinator hero!  #bhamzoo #nationalpollinatorweek | The Birmingham Zoo | Facebook