In north India, women protect native bees in traditional home walls

Mongabay
Nov 11, 2026, 5:56 am61 ptsTrending
In the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India, traditional homes have a dedicated space to accommodate bees. Women then care for the bees as part of a beekeeping practice that has become a crucial sanctuary for indigenous bee populations facing severe environmental threats, reports contributor Swati Thapa for…

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