Ancient Bee Fossil Shakes Up Evolution

A 14.6-million-year-old bee fossil just turned up in New Zealand, and it’s totally messing with what scientists thought about bee evolution. This tiny Leioproctus bee doesn’t fit the usual family tree—its ancient roots suggest bees may have landed on the islands way earlier (and in weirder ways) than anyone guessed. Why are there so few native bees today? Turns out, ancient disasters and plant drama might be to blame. Fossil pollen could reveal even juicier secrets soon! #BeeFossil #EvolutionMystery #NewZealand #Science