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A type of bee known as vulture bees can be found in both North and South America. These bees are stingless and instead of gathering pollen, they feed on carrion (dead animal meat). Despite this, they still produce edible honey.

Jan 14, 2023•1 min read

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A type of bee known as “vulture bees” can be found in both North and South America. These bees are stingless and instead of gathering pollen, they feed on carrion (dead animal meat). Despite this, they still produce edible honey.

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