Bee replaces bear as Swiss animal of the year

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Bee replaces bear as Swiss animal of the year

February 8, 2010 by Susan Misicka

The long-horned bee is the animal of the year.

Swiss conservation organization Pro Natura has named the “long-horned” bee as the country’s Animal of the Year 2010. The conservation group believes the wild bee is a good choice because it calls attention to the millions of other tiny creatures that contribute to biodiversity.

Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/news/society/bee-replaces-bear-swiss-animal-year.html

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