A unique characteristic of Slovenian beehives is their painted front panels. This folk art dates back to the mid-18th Century. (Photo: Marko Šinkovec, 2017)
A unique characteristic of Slovenian beehives is their painted front panels. This folk art dates back to the mid-18th Century. (Photo: Marko Šinkovec, 2017)
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Slovenia is home to hundreds of beekeepers — there’s one beekeeper for every 200 Slovenian citizens. The Slovenian government has successfully lobbied the United Nations to declare a World Bee Day, which will happen on May 20. (Photo: Jošt Gantar, 2017)
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The bee, in particular the Carniolan honey bee seen here, is part of Slovenia’s national identity. (Photo: Simon Kovačič, 2016)
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A unique characteristic of Slovenian beehives is their painted front panels. This folk art dates back to the mid-18th Century. (Photo: Marko Šinkovec, 2017)
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A third of all the food in the world depends on pollination by creatures such as bees. (Photo: Jošt Gantar, 2017)
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A beekeeper examines the honeycombs of a traditional Slovenian painted beehive. (Photo: Aleš Fevžer, 2015)
