hives

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In all, Teller lost 80 established hives as well as 16 hives with bees he has rescued as part of his bee removal business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

According to the researchers, that is comparable to more than 200 honeybee hives and exceeds Manhattan's human population by more than threefold.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Funkhouser, a veteran commercial beekeeper, should have around 1,200 hives under his care.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Jenson has since brought two hives, which are kept at his grandparents' home in Minsterley.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“We’re a mess!” she said, pointing to the hives now covering her face.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot