Bumblebees Exposed to up to 7 Times as Much Toxic Metal as Honeybees

Bumblebees at greater risk from hidden heavy metal pollution

Bumblebees are exposed to significantly higher levels of toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when they forage in the same environment, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The study found bumblebees collected pollen containing between two and seven times more heavy metals than honeybees and accumulated around…

Bumblebees collect up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees

Bumblebees are picking up dramatically more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same places. Researchers warn that this hidden pollution could quietly reduce their ability to find food, reproduce, and keep colonies healthy.

Bumblebees exposed to up to 7 times as much toxic metal as honeybees

Bumblebees collect up to seven times the amount of toxic heavy metals as honeybees even when foraging in the same environment, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. Exposure to these metals can affect everything from their ability to forage for food to their ability to reproduce.

Bumblebees exposed to up to seven times as much toxic metal as honeybees

Bumblebees collect up to seven times the amount of toxic heavy metals as honeybees even when foraging in the same environment, new research from the University of Cambridge has discovered. Exposure to these metals can affect everything from their ability to forage for food to their ability to reproduce. Metal pollution is a widespread issue, typically concentrated near industrial centres, mining areas and towns and cities. It can also be carried…