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Bees under threat: colony collapse disorder

Bees have been around for over 30 million years but now there's a serious risk that they're dying out. Learn why we need to save them from CCD.

More honeybees survived this winter than last year

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Honeybee survival rate 'improving'

Insects 'emerging from intensive care'

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