Bees working to death.. literally 🐝 The lifespan of worker bees varies depending on the time of the year, they usually have the shortest lifespan during peak summer (2 to 6 weeks). However, those who are born before winter can live significantly longer, around 6 months! Summer bees are born during a time of peak colony activity, where the demand for foraging resources is at its highest. They have to work harder and cover larger distances to gather nectar and pollen, which puts more stress on th

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