Africanized honey bees are not constantly aggressive; they are more defensive on average and much more likely to escalate when they perceive a threat, but they behave like “normal” honey bees much of the time. Africanized colonies ramp up much faster and harder in defense than European colonies once something crosses their threshold. They respond more quickly to alarm pheromone, send out more workers, and will pursue a target farther and longer. Typical triggers include vibrations, noise (mowers

Have you ever seen a bee collect pollen up close? 🐝🔍 The average honey bee can visit more than 2,000 flowers in one day! These busy workers play a crucial role in pollination, where they use the hairs on their bodies to carry large grains of pollen between plants and major crops. Bees are essential for the health of people and the planet. To learn more about #conservation and how to save our buzzing friends, tune in to the premiere of #BeeCzar tonight at 10p ET on Discovery. 🎥: simonkr | Disc