Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel
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Thousands of bees are swarming the southern Israeli city of Netivot, documented by residents.
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Thousands of bees have been documented swarming the southern Israeli city of Netivot by local residents. This unusual congregation of insects has drawn attention to the natural phenomenon of bee swarming, which occurs when a large colony splits to form new ones. While often alarming in appearance, bee swarms are typically non-aggressive as the bees are focused on finding a new home. The presence of such a large swarm in an urban area like Netivot prompts local awareness regarding natural wildlife movements.
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