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Tip | Learn more about bees and honey: “What if bees did not exist?”

Posted on 04/08/2020 by website administrator

The role of bees in any economy is well understood, and the disappearance of indigenous bee populations is alarming to scientists all over the world: Bees are some of nature’s most fascinating creatures, they are also incredibly important. Their intimate … Continue reading →

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Video | “More than Honey” by Markus Imhoof: Award winning documentary about people living with and off honeybees

Posted on 20/11/2013 by website administrator
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Slideshow | Wild bees in the forest areas of Kanyakumari district – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 19/11/2013 by website administrator

Wild bees are not accustomed to hot climate conditions. Their populations in the Western ghat region are now dwindling as a result of global warming. If this trend continues, pollination may cease and, as a result, the regeneration of forest plants will be … Continue reading →

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Honey and wax production “a major seasonal activity” for Mahudharali (Honey gatherer) communities – Odisha

Posted on 04/01/2021 by website administrator

Honey and wax production is a major seasonal activity of bees in forest areas. Around 5000 locals earn their livelihood by gathering honey and bee-wax in the season from April to June. They are locally called as ‘Mahudharali’ (honey collector). […] … Continue reading →

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Role models for members of “hill-tribes” forcibly brought down to the plains: Irulas in pursuit of higher education – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 02/08/2020 by website administrator

How Tamil Nadu’s Irula students are struggling to pursue higher education | To read the full story in the New Indian Express, click here >> As [the correspondent] travels across the northern districts of Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai, it … Continue reading →

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