Wild honeybees in Europe declared endangered for the first time
Wild honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Europe were classified as at risk by the IUCN for the first time. These bees nest in hollow trees or rock crevices as opposed to managed colonies, facing threats from habitat loss, diseases, parasites, and hybridisation. Conservationists warned that their depletion risks biodiversity and demanded urgent measures to safeguard remaining wild populations.