It's Official: Wild Honeybees 'Endangered' in Europe For First Time, Scientists Warn

Wild Honeybees Endangered in Europe

Scientists warn that wild honeybees have been officially categorized as endangered in Europe for the first time.

Although the honey industry is growing, with bees well looked after by beekeepers, many honeybees live in the wild, nesting in tree cavities and natural spaces.

The latest update to the IUCN Red List, the world's official database of species conservation statuses, confirms this endangered status.

The western honeybee has a long history with humans, with people keeping honeybee colonies for thousands of years.

Modern beekeeping has had a significant impact on the species, with mobile hives and commercial pollination affecting wild honeybee populations.

Author's summary: Wild honeybees are now endangered in Europe.

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ScienceAlert ScienceAlert — 2025-10-13

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