Millions
Yes but not many.
it can be very profitable if you are experienced and produce a specialty honey for a niche market - there is a disease wiping out many bee colonies worldwide.
Bee colony is singular. Bee colonies is plural.
American Colonies Collapse of the Bee - 2009 was released on: USA: 2009 (Charlotte Film Festival)
No, the queen is in charge.
Honey bees live in colonies.
apiculture, from Latin apis, bee.
The bees raise their young and make honey.
Ants are well known for traveling in colonies but there are groups such as zebra, elephants and penguins that do it as well.
In 2007, the Varroa destructor mite, which is not a virus but a parasitic mite, contributed significantly to the decline of bee colonies through the spread of various viruses. However, the most notable virus associated with the collapse of bee populations during this time is the Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), which is transmitted by the Varroa mite. The combination of these factors led to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), affecting hundreds of thousands of bee colonies.
Bears will raid bee colonies to eat their honey.
The rearing of honeybees is called apiculture. This practice involves the maintenance and management of bee colonies, typically in hives, for the purpose of harvesting honey, beeswax, and other bee products. Apiculture also plays a crucial role in pollination, benefiting agriculture and biodiversity. Beekeepers, or apiarists, are responsible for the health and productivity of the bee colonies.