October 26, 2008

A Fatal Sting

Did you know that a single sting from a bee or wasp can be fatal to a hummingbird? Well, it can be and the reason for this is because the hummingbird is so tiny and as a result the hummingbird has very little body mass to help it absorb the venom that is injucted into the hummingbird's body as a result of the sting. 
 
This should serve as another reason why you need to keep the bees and wasp away from your hummingbird feeders. If you want more information on how to solve this problem, please refer to the following link below.
 
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