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UK bumblebee numbers fell to lowest on record in 2024, shows data

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2024 was the worst year for bumblebees in the UK since records began.

Bumblebee numbers declined by almost a quarter compared with the 2010-2023 average.

The 24 species of British bumblebee play a vital role in pollinating crops and wildflowers.

The researchers said the drop was probably due to the cold and wet conditions last spring .

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