Carmine bee-eaters use their long slender bill to pluck bees out of the air. Then, to neutralize their dangerous sting, they’ll smash the bee against the ground, several times. 🎥Tales From Zambia | Smithsonian Channel

976K views · 183 reactions | Bees are some of the most fascinating creatures on this planet and offer humanity a perfect representation of a sustainable being. Not only do they make their own homes out of a substance their body makes, but they also give far more back to the world than they take. Human beings have a lot to learn from the hidden lives of bees. | Sustainable Human | Facebook