Bees may seem like pests to some, but they’re essential to human survival — and they’re disappearing fast.

These tiny pollinators sustain about 90% of the world’s food supply. Without them, global ecosystems and agriculture would collapse.

Sir David Attenborough, the legendary naturalist, has long warned of this crisis. On Facebook, he shared a powerful message:

“If bees were to disappear from the face of the Earth, humans would have just four years left to live.”

He noted that in just five years, the bee population has fallen by one-third — a staggering loss with grave consequences.

Yet Attenborough insists there’s hope. His advice is simple: help tired bees regain energy by mixing two tablespoons of sugar with one tablespoon

of water, placing it on a spoon in your garden. This small act can revive an exhausted bee and give it the strength to return to its hive.

We can also plant flowers, avoid pesticides, and let wild blooms thrive to give bees the habitat they need. Protecting bees means protecting

our own future. As Attenborough reminds us, even small gestures matter — together, we can save these remarkable creatures and, in turn, our planet.