May 20 is World Bee Day, celebrating one of the most unappreciated keys to our planet’s ecosystem. Perhaps due to their similar appearance to wasps, there is a lot of undue aggression toward bees, and many seek to eliminate them on sight.
That being said, bees are responsible for more than just honey. They are an integral part of sustaining life on Earth. Without their contributions to pollination it is believed plant life would collapse.
Let’s look at some facts about this insect and learn to appreciate them a little better for all they do for us.