Safari Ltd. Honey Bee features realistic wings, striped coloring, and detailed body textures for insect displays and educational play.
The Safari Ltd. Honey Bee measures: 5.5" L x 7" W
Safari Ltd. Honey Bee captures the appearance of one of nature's most important pollinators with impressive detail and realistic coloring. The large transparent wings, fuzzy thorax, striped abdomen, and segmented legs create an eye-catching insect model that stands out in wildlife collections. The figure is carefully hand painted and designed to encourage close observation of insect anatomy and pollination biology.
This Honey Bee is an excellent educational tool for classrooms, homeschool lessons, science projects, and nature-themed displays. Children can learn about pollination, hive behavior, and the role bees play in agriculture and ecosystems around the world. Its oversized design also makes smaller anatomical details easier to study and discuss during hands-on learning activities and imaginative play.
Honey bees belong to the genus Apis and are among the most important pollinators on Earth. They collect nectar and pollen from flowers while helping plants reproduce through pollination. Many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowering plants depend heavily on bees for successful crop production. Honey bees live in highly organized colonies with queens, workers, and drones, each serving specific roles within the hive.
Worker honey bees are female and perform most of the hive's labor, including gathering food, caring for larvae, building wax combs, and protecting the colony. Bees communicate through movement patterns called waggle dances, which help direct other bees to food sources. Honey bees also produce honey from collected nectar, storing it as food for the colony during colder months when flowers are scarce.
Part of the Incredible Creatures Collection by Safari Ltd.
Made of durable synthetic material by Safari Ltd. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Product Code: SAF-268-229
Model Number: Safari Ltd. #268229
Brand: Safari Ltd.
3+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
