All you need to know about this honey producer
What is the rock bee's scientific name?
Apis dorsataWhat is the rock bee also known as?
Giant honey beeHow big is the rock bee's comb?
150 cm in length and 70 cm in heightAbout the contributors
André Morris
runs an outdoor adventure and education company (www.outboundadventure.com). He happily spends both his work life and leisure time in forests and mountains.
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Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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