Why do bees die when they sting you?

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Honeybees die after they sting due to their barbed stingers, which become lodged in the skin of mammals. As the bee tries to escape, the stinger and parts of its abdomen, including vital organs, are torn away, leading to its death. This evolutionary trait serves to protect the hive, as the venom continues to be pumped into the wound even after the bee is gone, deterring potential threats. In contrast, most other bee species can sting multiple times without dying.

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