1 of 1
Story summary
- Every summer, 1,000 virgin queens arrive in Chimay, Belgium, for mating to sustain the endangered European dark bee.
- The European dark bee faces threats from hybrid bees, according to Beekeeper Hubert Guerriat.
- Conservation efforts include restoring wild populations and training beekeepers.
- Isabelle Noé, a local beekeeper, has cultivated dark bees and produced honey and other products.
