Due to her privileged DNA, the larger and more fertile queen bee outlives the workers. She lives an average of 1 to 2 years.

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Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.