A Sting in the Tale : My Adventures with Bumblebees-9780099575122

A Sting in the Tale : My Adventures with Bumblebees

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Embark on an enthralling journey with Dave Goulson, a wildlife enthusiast turned bumblebee...
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Embark on an enthralling journey with Dave Goulson, a wildlife enthusiast turned bumblebee champion, in this Sunday Times bestseller. From his boyhood fascination with exotic pets and amateur taxidermy to his groundbreaking research, Goulson's lifelong obsession with nature takes centre stage.

At the heart of this captivating tale lies the short-haired bumblebee, once a common sight in Kent's marshlands, now extinct in Britain but thriving in New Zealand—descendants of a handful of queens transported there in the 1800s. Goulson's passionate quest to repatriate this species forms the backbone of this riveting narrative.

With the precision of a detective and the wonder of a naturalist, Goulson unravels the mysterious world of bumblebees, exploring humanity's historical relationship with these vital pollinators. He presents alarming evidence of the catastrophic impact of intensive farming on bee populations and issues a stark warning about the potential consequences should we persist on this perilous path.

'A Sting in the Tale' is not merely a book; it's a call to arms, an invitation to marvel at the intricate lives of these extraordinary creatures, and a compelling case for their preservation.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780099575122
Book Author: Dave Goulson
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 128 x 197 x 20 cm
Book Publication Date: 2014-04-24
Book Pagination: 288 pages
Book Weight: 208g

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