Patterns of Life: The Birth of the Bees
(1986)
An intriguing and in-depth exploration into the origin of bees, this hour long special follows their interesting ancestry, examining the bee line from primitive hunting wasps to the very first social insects.
Using impressive technical photography, Oxford Scientific Films brings to life the extraordinary world of bees, providing a comprehensive insight into their evolution, behaviour and social structure.
A thought provoking piece, The Birth of the Bees investigates claims that the 'first' flowers 'invented' bees to aid in their reproduction, raising almost as many questions as it seeks to answer.
