In recent years, a sharp decline in the global bee population has raised fears about their possible eventual extinction, which will threaten ecosystems.
The precise cause - and the extent of the problem - remains unknown, but the decline has prompted researchers, beekeepers and local communities to look for new ways to save bees.
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