The Peruvian Amazon is home to a small native stingless bee that has long lived alongside local communities. The native stingless bee has long lived among the jungle vegetation and contributes to the health of the tropical rainforest. To many observers, these small insects may seem like just one of many organisms in the vast tropical forest, often overlooked in global conservation efforts. What makes these bees unique, however, is that a momentous legal change has suddenly catapulted them to world fame.
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