When you think of a savior, a handsome broody hero comes to mind. But what if we tell you bees are the real saviors of the world? Yes, you heard it right. Bees contribute to saving the world way more than you can imagine.
Scientists believe that if all the bees die, it will be a total disaster for the planet and eventually result in extinction as humans and animals struggle to find food and sustain life. Einstein suggests all humans will die within 4 years if bees cease to exist.
How do bees save the world?
Pollination:
They are one of the key pollinators. Pollination is imperative for plants to grow. Bees are considered key pollinators because they pollinate a variety of flowers. They do so to feed themselves and store the nectar in their hives to make honey, beeswax, and propolis, which benefit humans extensively. Bees are not the only pollinators but the most crucial ones. They don’t limit to only one type of flower but pollinate a variety of them, and they travel farther than other pollinating species, which results in a higher pollination rate.
They Prevent Climate Change
By pollinating and facilitating plant growth, they prevent the inevitable to an extent. The more trees there are the fewer chances of climate change. The rate at which trees are being cut is concerning. Along with trying to preserve trees, we should also make efforts to save and conserve the bees.
Keep the Environment Healthy
By sustaining the life cycle of countless plant species, bees amplify the color and beauty of our countryside. About 80% of European wildflowers rely on pollination through insects. Without bees, the key team player, it would be impossible to maintain healthy flora. Bees are fundamental to keeping our countryside healthy, colorful, green, and our forests and wildlife alive, along with wild vegetation and plants.
Biodiversity:
Bees play a vital part in maintaining the ecosystem. They facilitate the growth of trees and plants, which provide shelter to a vast variety of living organisms. Bees widely contribute to biodiversity. A small honey-making creature doesn’t have a small effect on the environment but a rather big one.
Food Supply:
Bees are the biggest resource for keeping the life cycle moving and sustaining life. With pollination, they aid plant growth which is how our food is grown. Not only do they sustain human lives but also other living organisms. If bees are eliminated, it will cause havoc in the world due to food shortages and lead to horrifying consequences.
Bees are extremely underrated. We’ve tried to highlight the importance of bees and how the world is in their debt. To educate children about the significance of bees and the part they play in sustaining the earth, Billy BuzzBee: The World of Honeybees is the perfect book! It’s informative in the most fun way. Grab your copies today from Amazon.
