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Published 14:43 IST, November 18th 2019

'B': The new Instagram influencer trying to save bees from extinction

B is the latest to become a social media influencer on Instagram and is trying to save the bee community by posting unique pictures to catch people's attention

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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B is the latest to become a social media influencer on Instagram and is trying to save the bee community before they go extinct on planet earth. The influencer first appeared on in the month of April with an aim to become the most followed influencer and converting its followers into money in order to save the species of bees. According to reports, the account has already amassed more than 225000 followers on Instagram.

An effort to save the bees from extinction

B's motive is to have several companies pay it money in order to have their products featured on the account with all the generated funds being used to save the bees. From the pictures posted on the account, B could be witnessed posting selfies in exotic locations in different parts of the world.

In one of the pictures, the social media influencer can be seen standing on a rock beside a post that read THYMBRE POSTE. In the caption, it is mentioned that some of the postmen had installed a new thyme planter for the bees and added that Thyme is important for the species because it produced essential nectar.

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Another post showed the bee on a swing tied to two sunflowers with a caption that talked about how it would be a good thing for the species if they found more flowers and asked people to plant organic and flower seeds free from any kind of pesticide.

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In a post, the bee could be seen holding a banner that talked about helping them by turning B's followers into money in order to save the bees from extinction. The caption stated that bees are responsible for helping make chocolate, clothes, coffee, ice cream, and broccoli and added that the species is declining by 24% every year that will in turn hold consequences not favourable for human beings.

A brainchild of Fondation de France

The account on Instagram that is using unique ways to catch the attention of people and increase its follower's count is the brainchild of Fondation de France, a bee funding organisation, with an aim to save the species from extinction. The organisation stated that bees are crucial for maintaining a balance the ecosystems and agriculture. Foundation also added that the bees are also essential for the process of pollination that allows plants to reproduce. According to reports, more than 30% of the bee population disappear in France.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Updated 22:45 IST, November 18th 2019