In 2019-20, fires burned nearly half of Australia’s Kangaroo Island;120 honey samples analysed

In the wake of the Black Summer bushfires, researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of honey samples from Kangaroo Island, revealing a significant decline in specific honey varieties while highlighting the emergence of new floral resources for the local honeybee populations. Through detailed chemical evaluations, this study tracked the evolution of honey groups over time, suggesting that bees are increasingly diversifying their floral sources.