Bees are more than just insects that make honey.↵
They play a very important role in nature.↵
Bees are pollinators, which means they help plants grow, reproduce, and make food.↵
When a bee lands on a flower, it collects nectar and pollen.↵
As it flies to the next flower, some of the pollen is left behind.↵
This helps the plant make seeds and grow new plants.↵
Without bees, many fruits, vegetables, and flowers would not grow well.↵
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In fact, about one-third of the food we eat depends on pollination.↵
Apples, almonds, blueberries, and cucumbers all need bees.↵
Even crops that don't need bees still grow better when bees are around.↵
Farmers often bring beehives to their fields to help crops grow.↵
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But today, bee populations are in danger.↵
Pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss are major problems.↵
Some bees get sick from chemicals used on farms.↵
Others can't find enough flowers to feed on.↵
As the Earth gets warmer, flowers bloom earlier or in different places.↵
This confuses bees and makes it harder for them to survive.↵
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Scientists and farmers are working together to help bees.↵
They are planting more wildflowers, reducing harmful chemicals, and protecting natural spaces.↵
Saving bees isn't just about honey—it's about protecting the balance of life on Earth.