Humans and western honey bees have a long common history: even the first humans appreciated honey and wax and sought the proximity of this remarkable insect species. Perhaps it is this long shared history that still nourishes the deep bond that many people feel with bees today. Nevertheless, humans have not treated the honeybee well: Today, after only a few decades of intensive beekeeping, the native honeybee is on the brink of extinction and our bee colonies are also suffering. But there is hope, because sustainable and animal-friendly beekeeping is possible. The wild honeybees, which survive healthily in our forests and landscapes, are particularly important in this respect. What can we learn from them and adopt into our beekeeping practice? This book summarizes the most important scientific findings and explains how they can be implemented in beekeeping practice.