Amazon's Stingless Bees Awarded Legal Rights in Historic First
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted legal rights in a groundbreaking move in Peru, recognizing their ecological and cultural importance, and aiming to protect them from threats like deforestation, pesticides, and invasive species. This legal recognition is seen as a potential catalyst for global efforts to conserve wild bee populations and their vital role in ecosystems.