Virtually all of the world’s seed plants need to be pollinated. This is just as true for cone-bearing plants, such as pine trees, as for the more colorful and familiar flowering plants. Pollen, looking like insignificant yellow dust, bears a plant’s male sex cells and is a vital link in the reproductive cycle.
All bees have very high-energy needs that must be met for their survival. Cole Bee makes sure every bee meets their quota for survival of the entire hive. Phil's team are the best of the best, they are flower-seeking pollen magnets purposefully visit flowers to collect pollen and nectar for food for themselves and their young. They look for key resources such as pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers. Many bees need water in addition to nectar.
As you can see Bee-nard really enjoys getting into his work. He prefers flowers that are:
More than beautiful, butterflies contribute to the health of our planet. While feeding on nectar, they pollinate many types of wildflowers.
Sage Hummingbird and her family are amazingly adapted pollinators, and they play an important role in pollination. They have long, slender bills and tube-like tongues that they use to drink nectar from brightly colored flowers; this gives them the energy they need to fuel their high metabolism.
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