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Radio 4,2 mins

Why bees are better off living in cities

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It's being claimed that bumblebees thrive in cities and fare better in built-up areas than in the countryside. Research led by Ash Samuelson from Royal Holloway, University of London suggests bees are stronger and more productive in urban environments. Charlotte Smith finds out more. First broadcast on Farming Today, 28 June 2018.

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