Ancient Bees in Peru Just Got Legal Protection - A World First!

from The Secret Pollinators · host Kelly from Montana

NEWS FLASH:Peru just made native stingless bees—honey-producing pollinators the ancient Maya considered sacred—the first insects ever to receive legal protection. These bees have been cultivated for over 3,000 years and pollinate 80% of Amazonian plants. Ancient wisdom and modern law finally aligned. www.secretpollinators.com#SecretPollinators #StinglessBees #Peru #NativeBees #MayaCulture #Pollinators #Amazon #IndigenousKnowledge #BeeConservation #XunanKab #Ashaninka

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