The city of Utrecht, the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, saw an opportunity to help contribute to saving the bees from their rapid decline. Their idea was simple, to take the regular bus stop and convert their rooftops to a bee haven. Their new wholesome purpose is a brilliant, and frankly, quite beautiful, step to restoring the bee population.
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McDonald's has unveiled a mini version of its iconic restaurant in a bid to attract thousands of 'important guests' every day. complete with drive-thru windows and al fresco tables, the fast food company is calling the branch it's 'smallest McDonald's in the world', but it is actually a fully functioning beehive. We think it's sure worth buzzing about.
The unseen residents of Notre Dame, roughly 180,000 bees, were currently living on its' roof when the fire broke out.
Beekeeper, Nicolas Geant, who tend to them was worried they wouldn't survive the blaze but when he returned to assess the damage, he was relieved to find out they survived!
Three hives were placed on the roof in 2013 to help boost the population as the numbers were dramatically declining. Since the hives where installed, Geant has been overseeing them and sharing updating on his Instagram page.
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Story originally found on Forbes.com
Important information in this Tumblr thread! With the decline in bee populations around the world, it's important for everyone to step up and help in any way they can! In this case, buying honey from local farms!
Spring is just around the corner and this beekeeper is starting to get buzz-sy! A user on Imgur, that goes by Simplethings1, gave some insight into what beekeeping is like and some interesting facts about bees! Check out his user page for more engaging beekeeping information!
Oh heck! These pups are not having the best day, but they're still good bois through and through!
For more in-depth information on protecting these wildlife creatures, head over to the Independent.
Bees are seen as one of humanity's biggest enemies, and yet they help to keep us alive. Bees are pollinators, and without them, we wouldn't be alive. They are actually responsible for feeding 90% of the world's population. The host of "Planet Earth" has a small tip for all of us that can save them and save humanity. Via: Shared.com
