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How high can bumblebees fly?
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4 August 2025
How high can bumblebees fly?
Scientists have proved that bumblebees can fly higher than the peak of Mount Everest - that's the highest mountain in the world, at 8,849 meters high. When you hear bees buzz, you're actually listening to their wings flap - 200 times every second!

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