Bee Mating Frenzy Ends in Death

Name: Bee Mating Frenzy Ends in Death
Uploaded: 2018-04-16T18:14:07.483Z
Duration: P190S
Description: A group of male Dawson’s burrowing bees fights for the chance to mate with an outnumbered female. In their violent frenzy, they accidentally kill the object of their desire.

Clip: Season 36 Episode 15 | 3m 10s | Video has closed captioning.

A group of male Dawson’s burrowing bees fights for the chance to mate with an outnumbered female. In their violent frenzy, they accidentally kill the object of their desire.

Aired: 05/09/18

Rating: NR

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