The Grand Total
One of the more important calculations of the day estimated that there were anywhere from 35 000 to 40 000 bees in this particular hive. Knowing just how many there were here, he knew the stakes were high for a safe transfer.
The Grand Total
The key to a successful transfer is capturing the hive as a collective. Typically, these bees would stay close to their hives, so it might have proved difficult to get all of them in one swoop. Luckily, he had some special equipment in tow.
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