Apis dorsata, the giant honey bee, is a honey bee of South and Southeast Asia, mainly in forested areas such as the Terai of Nepal and sometimes even in Malaysia and Singapore.
They are typically around 17–20 mm (0.7–0.8 in) long in size. Nests are
mainly built in exposed places far off the ground, on tree limbs and
under cliff overhangs, and sometimes on buildings. These social bees are
known for their aggressive defense strategies and vicious behavior when
disturbed. Indigenous peoples have traditionally used this species as a
source of honey and beeswax, a practice known as honey hunting...(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apis_dorsata)
Andrew Newey, an award-winning UK-based travel photographer, has captured
gripping photographs of central Nepalese Gurung tribe members engaged
in a dangerous and ancient tradition – honey hunting.
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