Wild honeybees are now officially listed as endangered in the EU.
11 October 2025
The honey industry is growing and its bees are well looked after by beekeepers.
But not all honeybees live in hives. Across Europe, colonies still live in the wild, nesting in tree cavities and other natural spaces, just as their ancestors did for millions of years.
These wild cousins of beehive honeybees are disappearing – here’s why that matters.
But not all honeybees live in hives. Across Europe, colonies still live in the wild, nesting in tree cavities and other natural spaces, just as their ancestors did for millions of years.
These wild cousins of beehive honeybees are disappearing – here’s why that matters.