Incredible Facts About Bees

An endangered speciesRusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), an endangered species native to North America.

Did you know that there are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world? Unlike the iconic honeybee, most bees do not live in hives, make honey, or even sting! Learn more about these diverse and amazing buzzing beauties.

Melissa Petruzzello
Citation Information
Article Title: Incredible Facts About Bees
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 13 November 2025
Access Date: November 13, 2026