Why 40% of the world's bee species are at risk of extinction

Apart from oxygen and water, human beings also depend on the existence of bees to live. These insects, which measure less than 6 centimeters, provide food such as honey, royal jelly, pollen, and wax. But they provide much more benefits that are not yet so valued by humanity. More than 40% of bee species are vulnerable to extinction, according to the US Center for Biological Diversity. Days ago, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) issued an alert: "Bees are in danger of becoming extinct." The common bee (whose scientific name is Apis mellifera), the most popular, is one of the few species that has been domesticated. In reality, there are around 20,000 described bee species in the world and most are wild. All carry pollen between flowers of thousands of wild plants and most commercial crops. They contribute to ensuring biodiversity and food production. Today is World Bee Day. The date of May 20 was chosen because it coincides with the birthday of Anton ...