'Yığılca bee' has become Turkey's 5th registered bee breed

Alongside previously registered breeds such as Kırklareli, Hatay, Aegean, and Gökçeada bee breeds, the Yığılca bee has now also been registered. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meral Kekeçoğlu stated, "It has been protected as a national genetic resource."

The Yığılca bee, which has been scientifically proven to be resilient to climate conditions, alongside its honey production, sting length, bee venom, and propolis production, has been included in the list of animal breeds that need to be protected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Domestic Animal Genetic Resources Registration Committee.