It's a common image: bees buzzing in and out of a classic hive. But did you know that many bee species actually make their homes in the ground? While honey bees typically build their nests in cavities like hollow trees, thousands of other species, including many solitary bees and even bumblebees, are ground-dwellers. These bees will dig intricate burrows in the soil, often in abandoned rodent dens or soft ground. These underground nests are where they lay their eggs and protect their young. This