Stingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world first

Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’

Stingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world first

TL;DR

  • Planet's oldest bee species are endangered.
  • These bees are primary pollinators.
  • Deforestation is a major threat.
  • 'Killer bees' pose a competitive threat.