Stingless bees (Meliponini) are now recognized as legal entities in the municipalities of Satipo and Nauta-Loreto, Peru. They are the first insects in the world to hold legal rights, marking a turning point in environmental jurisprudence. Legislation grants native stingless bees the right to exist, thrive and be represented in court.
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Source: Ecology - nature.com
