{"id":3557,"date":"2023-07-19T21:16:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T13:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/?p=3557"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:10:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:10:28","slug":"are-bees-endangered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Bees Endangered?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Yes, bees are endangered. According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) red list, there are currently 26 endangered species of bees. 8 of these species are critically endangered or face extinction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019ll learn more about endangered bees as we discuss the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Are all bees endangered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which species of bees are endangered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why are bees endangered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importance of bees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would happen if bees went extinct?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How we can help bees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-1024x536.png\" alt=\"are bees endangered\" class=\"wp-image-3560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-1024x536.png 1024w, 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href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1604008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Are_All_Bees_Endangered\" title=\"Are All Bees Endangered?\">Are All Bees Endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Which_Species_of_Bees_Are_Endangered\" title=\"Which Species of Bees Are Endangered?\">Which Species of Bees Are Endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Why_Are_Bees_Endangered\" title=\"Why Are Bees Endangered?\">Why Are Bees Endangered?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Climate_Change\" title=\"Climate Change\">Climate Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Habitat_Loss\" title=\"Habitat Loss\">Habitat Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Pesticides\" title=\"Pesticides\">Pesticides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Pathogens_and_Pests\" title=\"Pathogens and Pests\">Pathogens and Pests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Poor_Nutrition\" title=\"Poor Nutrition\">Poor Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Pollution\" title=\"Pollution\">Pollution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Why_Are_Bees_Important\" title=\"Why Are Bees Important?\">Why Are Bees Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#What_Would_Happen_If_Bees_Went_Extinct\" title=\"What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?\">What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#How_Can_We_Help_the_Bees\" title=\"How Can We Help the Bees?\">How Can We Help the Bees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-bees-endangered\/#Summary_Are_Bees_Endangered\" title=\"Summary: Are Bees Endangered?\">Summary: Are Bees Endangered?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_All_Bees_Endangered\"><\/span>Are All Bees Endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, not all bees are endangered. Again there are currently<strong> 26 bees out of 20,000 on the endangered species list<\/strong>. That said, all bee species are at risk of severe population decline. If things stay the same, the number of endangered species will continue to increase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Species_of_Bees_Are_Endangered\"><\/span>Which Species of Bees Are Endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/are-bees-endangered-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rusty_Patched_Bumble_Bee_(28971822177).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">USFWS Midwest Region from United States<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are critically endangered species of bees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bombus franklin &#8211; <\/em>Franklin\u2019s Bumble Bee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus affinis &#8211; <\/em>Rusty Patched Bumble Bee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus suckleyi &#8211; <\/em>Suckley Cuckoo Bumble Bee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus variabilis &#8211; <\/em>Variable Cuckoo Bumble Bee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus rubriventris<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Megachile cypricola<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ammobates dusmeti<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Andrena labiatula<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The other 18 listed as endangered are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bombus crotchii &#8211; <\/em>Crotch Bumble Bee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus fraternus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus dahlbomii &#8211; <\/em>Moscard\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus steindachneri<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dasypoda frieseana<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus haueri<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Colletes merceti<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Colletes wolfi<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Colletes sierrensis<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Halictus carinthiacus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seladonia microcardia<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus reinigiellus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus brachycephalus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Andrena stepposa<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Flavipanurgus granadensis<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bombus inexspectatus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lasioglossum breviventre<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ammobates melectoides<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Bees_Endangered\"><\/span>Why Are Bees Endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of factors that contribute to the endangerment of bees. These include climate change, habitat loss, pesticide use, pathogens, poor nutrition, and pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Change\"><\/span>Climate Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of climate change on bee populations is devastating<strong>. Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns threaten their very existence.<\/strong> Bees are at risk of extinction due to the following factors: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucdavis.edu\/climate\/blog\/bees-face-many-challenges-and-climate-change-ratcheting-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ucdavis.edu\/climate\/blog\/bees-face-many-challenges-and-climate-change-ratcheting-pressure\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing weather patterns:<\/strong> Bees rely on specific bloom times for their foraging activities. However, climate change disrupts these patterns. This causes a mismatch between when flowers bloom and when bees need to feed. Ultimately, it leads to a lack of available food sources for bees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased heat<\/strong>: Rising temperatures negatively affect bee colonies. Heat stress can weaken bees, making them more susceptible to diseases and parasites. It also affects their ability to navigate, find food, and reproduce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Loss of habitat<\/strong>: Climate change contributes to habitat loss for bees. As temperatures rise, certain areas become unsuitable for bees. This leads to a decline in suitable nesting sites and foraging resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habitat_Loss\"><\/span>Habitat Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Habitat loss is a major factor contributing to the decline of bee species. Land use changes have led to the destruction of natural landscapes. Landscapes that would have otherwise served as <strong>foraging and nesting sites<\/strong> for bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This loss of habitat has a significant impact on bee populations. It directly affects their ability to survive and thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pesticides\"><\/span>Pesticides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pesticides, like neonicotinoids, pose a significant threat to bee populations. These chemicals are particularly toxic to bees. <strong>They affect bee behavior, navigation, and overall health.<\/strong> They can also accumulate in the environment, posing <strong>long-term risks to bee colonies<\/strong>. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/neonicotinoids-101-effects-humans-and-bees\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/neonicotinoids-101-effects-humans-and-bees\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to these pesticides can lead to impaired immune systems and fatalities. Overall, they can lead to a massive decline in bee populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pathogens_and_Pests\"><\/span>Pathogens and Pests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pathogens and pests affect bees just as much as other animals. Pathogens such as viruses and bacteria can cause several <strong>diseases that lead to fatalities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One major concern is the <strong>Varroa mite<\/strong>, a known parasite of honey bees. This mite weakens and kills honey bee colonies and can also transmit viruses. These include <strong>chronic bee paralysis and deformed wing viruses<\/strong>. [<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Varroa_destructor\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Varroa_destructor\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_Nutrition\"><\/span>Poor Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bees are heavily reliant on the availability of diverse and nutritious floral resources. However, <strong>habitat loss, monocultures, and other factors have reduced these resources<\/strong>. This<strong> limits access to a balanced diet<\/strong> and negatively impacts the populations of bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pollution\"><\/span>Pollution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrial waste and air pollution can all have detrimental effects on bee populations. These pollutants <strong>contaminate the nectar and pollen that bees rely on for nutrition<\/strong>. They weaken the immune system of bees, making them <strong>more susceptible to diseases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, pollution can lead to the <strong>destruction of habitats and floral resources<\/strong>. This further amplifies the challenges that bees face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Bees_Important\"><\/span>Why Are Bees Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/which-animals-are-related-to-ants-3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/which-animals-are-related-to-ants-3-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/which-animals-are-related-to-ants-3-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/which-animals-are-related-to-ants-3-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/which-animals-are-related-to-ants-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/francok35-631285\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=795317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FRANCO PATRIZIA<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=795317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bees are crucial for our ecosystems and food chains. They, along with other pollinators, <strong>support 35% of global agricultural land<\/strong>. They&#8217;re not only essential for the survival of plants but also for us humans and other animals. Without bees, many crops would fail to produce the yields necessary to meet our food demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, bees contribute greatly to biodiversity by pollinating wild plants. These wild plants then in turn provide habitat and food for other animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bees are also <strong>economically important<\/strong>. Pollination from bees delivers billions of dollars in value. Honeybees for example are valued at $20 billion in annual revenue. They play a crucial role in the pollination of crops like almonds, blueberries, and many more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The honey they produce also drives millions in value. It&#8217;s used in many commercial applications like food, creams, and lotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Would_Happen_If_Bees_Went_Extinct\"><\/span>What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If bees were to disappear, the consequences would be dire. Their extinction <strong>significantly risks our ecosystems, food security, and biodiversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A World Without Bees | History\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7X1xIIyZw3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Without bees, the reproduction of many plant species would be severely affected. This will lead to a <strong>decline in plant populations<\/strong>. It may even cause the extinction of certain plant species as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loss of plants will then have a cascading effect on the entire food chain.<strong> Animals that rely on these plants for food and shelter may also decline or become extinct.<\/strong> Even we humans are at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall the loss of bees would disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems. It will ultimately result in a <strong>significant decline in biodiversity<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is essential to take action to protect these endangered species. We have to ensure their survival for the benefit of our planet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/what-would-happen-if-ants-went-extinct\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3065\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What would happen if ants went extinct?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_We_Help_the_Bees\"><\/span>How Can We Help the Bees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of ways we can help to address the causes of bee decline. For one, we can <strong>implement measures to protect and restore bee habitats<\/strong>. We can do so through land conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also plant flowers and plants that bees pollinate. This will<strong> provide them with safe, pollinator-friendly environments<\/strong> in urban habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should also<strong> reduce the use of harmful pesticides and adopt sustainable agricultural practices<\/strong>. For example, we can implement pesticide bans and promote organic farming. Doing so can create safer environments for bees and support their populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>let&#8217;s not go out of our way to destroy bee hives<\/strong>. Most bees are harmless and will only ever sting when provoked. In fact, some bees don&#8217;t even sting at all. We can learn to coexist with them. If you don&#8217;t want them around, you can always call for help to relocate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, our small efforts collectively create a significant impact. With these simple actions, we can preserve the delicate balance of our ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Are_Bees_Endangered\"><\/span>Summary: Are Bees Endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, yes bees are endangered. A number of bees are classified as critically endangered and endangered on the IUCN red list. These bees have faced a serious decline in population due to a variety of threats. These threats include habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to put effort into the conservation of these bees. Otherwise, many more species will become endangered and some will eventually become extinct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, bees are endangered. According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) red list, there are currently 26 endangered species of bees. 8 of these species are critically endangered or face extinction. In this article we\u2019ll learn more about endangered bees as we discuss the following: Are All Bees Endangered? 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