Image by MemorySlashVision via Pexels Honey Bees Are Not Native To North America There is no such thing as a truly “wild honeybee” in the United States because the species commonly known as the honey bee (Apis mellifera) is not native to North America—they were imported from Europe by colonists in the 1600s[1][2]. Before their […]
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Here are 10 fun facts about honey bees: 1. Super Pollinators: Honey bees help pollinate flowers, fruits, and vegetables, making them essential for the growth of many of the foods humans depend on[1]. 2. Life in the Hive: Honey bees live in colonies with a strict division of labor: a single queen, tens of thousands
Here’s some surprising bee facts you may not have heard of Fascinating and Unexpected Facts • Bees Can Recognize Human Faces: Studies show that bees can learn to recognize and remember human faces, a skill previously believed to be unique to larger-brained animals. • There Are 20,000+ Bee Species: While honeybees are famous, most bees
Here’s nine of the most common misconceptions to clarify: 1. All bees can sting: Only the females have stingers, and not all females sting. When it comes to Male’s (drones) they cannot sting at all, and some species, like stingless bees, are harmless[1][2][3]. 2. Bees are aggressive: Bees are generally docile and sting only when
