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Monster Bee Defends his Territory and his Mate

Don't mess with this male Wool Carder bee.

Aired 10/20/2021

Nature

Monster Bee Defends his Territory and his Mate

Clip: Season 40 Episode 1 | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Don't mess with this male Wool Carder bee.

There is a new bee out in the garden, and he is a "monster." This male Wool Carder bee will mate with any female and chase away any male that comes into his territory.

Aired 10/20/2021

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