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Seven bee species are being added to the U.S. endangered species list effective October 30, 2016, citing habitat loss.
In the last year, beekeepers lost 44% of their colonies, largely due to unregulated neonic pesticides.
IWC Volunteer programs as foot soldiers of the forest are on in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. A batch of four is in the forest currently, from 8th to 15th October. If you wish to be considered for the coming batches, please apply online at
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This month's ezine is devoted to the honey bees. S. Anathanarayanan and Usha Nair write about the studies being done and the need to take up the issue of bees decline seriously. In India we still have wild bees in many places. Let us treasure them.
Amina Bibi writes about how observing a tree daily makes her day in the office.
Susan's article mentions the pollinators for common vegetables in India. Please also watch the following video
Honey Bees-Endangered
The Hive is an installation and experience in Kew Garden, London.
Illuminated by almost 1000 LED lights, The Hive represents a vast honey beehive. It is linked to one of Kew's hives. The lights flicker in time to vibrations caused when the bees communicate with each other. This installation is visited by hundreds
every day.