Facing the Giant Bees

This documentary follows honey hunters in northwest Nepal who scale sheer Himalayan cliffs to gather the harvest of giant wild bees. At altitudes above three thousand meters, these expert climbers risk their lives each spring facing the world's largest honeybees. The film captures the danger, skill and tradition of a perilous livelihood. It is a breathtaking watch for anyone drawn to extreme human endeavor and remote cultures. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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