As Pollinator Week kicks off today, we"re in Colombia witnessing what appears to be a faceoff between two pollinators. On one side, you have the bee, which takes the title as the best-known pollinator. But birds—like this lovely empress brilliant hummingbird—are excellent pollinators as well. And so are bats, beetles, and other critters that can also move pollen from plant to plant to aid pollination, giving us fruits, seeds, and the next generation of plants. So shall we call this a draw, fellas?
Birds and bees, and why they re so important
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St. Paul Winter Carnival
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Cenote near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
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Total solar eclipse
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World Maritime Day
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Mod gear
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Happy Boxing Day!
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