Imagine waking in the middle of the night to an elephant ripping the roof from your house in search of food. This is a reality in some communities in Africa where, as wild spaces shrink, people and elephants are competing for space and resources like never before. In this engaging talk, zoologist Lucy King shares her solution to the rising conflict: fences made from beehives that keep elephants at bay while also helping farmers establish new livelihoods.

Lucy King: How bees can keep the peace between elephants and humans

How bees can keep the peace between elephants and humans

Elephants flee from the buzz of bees, a natural solution inspiring innovative coexistence strategies in Africa and Asia.

Beehive fences effectively reduce human-elephant conflicts, protecting farms while promoting biodiversity and enhancing incomes.

Innovative beehive fences not only deter elephants but also boost crop yields through increased pollination, proving eco-friendly.