Why Is the Bee More Important Than Humans?

Why Is the Bee More Important Than Humans?

Why Is the Bee More Important Than Humans?
Travelling Exhibition of the Croatian Natural History Museum
Bjelovar City Museum

19 September – 31 October 2019
Opening: 19 September 2019 at 7:00 PM

Exhibition Credits:

Exhibition Concept Authors: Iva Mihoci and Petar Crnčan
Exhibition Authors: Iva Mihoci, Zorana Sedlar, Petar Crnčan, Predrag Manger
Scientific Advisors: Ivana Tlak Gajger, Vedran Lesjak, Vlatka Mičetić Stanković, Saša Petrić, Ankica Dušević, Darija Ćaleta
Illustrations: Franka Tretinjak
Photography: Zorana Sedlar, Miljenko Sedlar, Mateja Jagić, Tatjana Šardi, Vitomir Mlinarec
Exhibition Design: Mario Galov
Catalogue and Graphic Design: Nikša Martinac

This exhibition explores the biology and ecology of bees and bee colonies, highlighting their close relationship with flowering plants and their essential role in maintaining biodiversity. It also presents traditional beekeeping practices from continental Croatia and neighbouring countries.

Scientists believe that bees and flowering plants co-evolved during the Cretaceous period, between 145.5 and 65.5 million years ago. Their contribution to pollination is invaluable, supporting both natural ecosystems and agricultural production. A single bee colony can pollinate up to three million flowers in a single day.

The exhibition features numerous artefacts, bee specimens from the Croatian Natural History Museum’s Hymenoptera Collection, and expertly preserved plant specimens that depend on bee pollination for their survival and reproduction.