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About a fortnight ago I was listening to an early morning farming
programme (Radio 4, 0610hrs every morning). I am not exactly at my most
alert at that time of the morning but I am sure I heard the following.
"In Israel they have developed a bumble bee nineteen times the normal size
which will pollinate all the year round." No details, just that bald
statement. It sounded so ridiculous that I was sure there would be a
follow-up in the national press but I have never seen any reference since.
A classic April 1st story. Are there any Bee-list members in Israel
who can tell us more?
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