Peru, the sacred bees of the Amazon
360° Reportage · Season 27 · Episode 18
In Peru, indigenous communities have started breeding Meliponini, stingerless bees. Producing honey that is as noble as it is expensive, they play an essential role in the pollination of vernacular plants, thus paving the way for sustainable forest management. Could these stingless foragers help save the Amazon jungle?
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Season
27
Episode
18
Air Date
29/Nov/2025
Air Time
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Runtime
33 min
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In Peru, indigenous communities have started breeding Meliponini, stingerless bees. Producing honey that is as noble as it is expensive, they play an essential role in the pollination of vernacular plants, thus paving the way for sustainable forest management. Could these stingless foragers help save the Amazon jungle?
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