Legal Rights for Amazonian Stingless Bees

Recently, two municipalities in Peru (Satipo and Nauta) passed an ordinance granting legal rights to Amazonian stingless bees, making them the first insect species in the world to receive such recognition.

What are stingless bees?

  • Stingless bees are a group of bees that do not sting or have stingers incapable of causing pain.
  • They are found across tropical regions worldwide, with nearly half of the 500 known species living in the Amazon.
  • Peru alone hosts over 170 species, highlighting the country’s ecological importance.

Why are stingless bees important?

  • These bees have supported tropical ecosystems for around 80 million years, dating back to ....
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