Sanele Nhlabatsi
@sanele99.bsky.social
Conservation Biologist | Honey-hunting Research Network | University of Pretoria 📚
Reposted by Sanele Nhlabatsi
1/7 The greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator) leads humans to bees’ nests. People harvest the honey, and the bird eats leftover wax. While this partnership is well-studied in other parts of eastern Africa, it hasn’t been explored in southern Tanzania, where beekeeping is big business. #BOU2026
April 1, 2026 at 1:05 PM
1/7 The greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator) leads humans to bees’ nests. People harvest the honey, and the bird eats leftover wax. While this partnership is well-studied in other parts of eastern Africa, it hasn’t been explored in southern Tanzania, where beekeeping is big business. #BOU2026
In parts of Africa, greater honeyguide birds guide people to bees’ nests. Honey for the people; in return, wax and brood for the bird: a perfect win-win.
This 🧵 explores a remarkable, culturally sustained partnership between people of Eswatini and a wild bird. #BOU2026 #ornithology
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This 🧵 explores a remarkable, culturally sustained partnership between people of Eswatini and a wild bird. #BOU2026 #ornithology
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April 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
In parts of Africa, greater honeyguide birds guide people to bees’ nests. Honey for the people; in return, wax and brood for the bird: a perfect win-win.
This 🧵 explores a remarkable, culturally sustained partnership between people of Eswatini and a wild bird. #BOU2026 #ornithology
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This 🧵 explores a remarkable, culturally sustained partnership between people of Eswatini and a wild bird. #BOU2026 #ornithology
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