Father's Day: the perfect gift for your dad

It is said that mum is always mum, but we certainly cannot forget an equally important figure, that of dad. Unlike many anniversaries, Father's Day is not celebrated on the same day all over the world. Each country has its own specific date and historical tradition. In Italy, this event falls on 19 March, St Joseph's Day. The choice of this day is therefore based on the Catholic tradition that is part of our country's history. This year, give a 3Bee beehive to your dad (or dads) for Father's Day

Ours, however, are not the only dads who deserve to be celebrated. Even in the animal world, there are many dads who can be taken as an example and others who are a little more 'unlucky'. Seahorses can be taken as an example as truly supportive dads. The males become veritable living incubators, storing all the eggs laid by the female specimen in a pouch and then expelling them when they hatch. Another highly respectable father is the wolf. He takes care of the pups' education right from the start, teaching them how to hunt and the basics of survival. The wolf daddy is also very protective of the litter and his mate. Immediately after giving birth, he watches over the family night and day, leaving only to get food. The care of the pups, their sustenance and protection are fundamental tasks that many fathers in the animal kingdom share with their mothers.

However, there are also fathers in the animal kingdom who are not so commendable, often because nature is a bit cruel to them. Sadly notorious are the males of the mantis shrimp, true objects of post-nuptial cannibalism. They are in fact eaten alive during or immediately after mating. A common fate is that of the males of bees, the drones. Drones that mate with the queen bee are destined to die soon afterwards. The other drones, on the other hand, live inside the hive during the warm season, being cared for by the worker bees. It seems that their presence is important for the internal thermoregulation of the hive and the brood. As winter approaches, however, they are literally driven out because they would be too much of a burden for the hive during the cold season.

Father's Day is a good excuse to give them a unique and original gift! What all fathers have in common is surely that they are irreplaceable and leave an important mark on our lives.This year give a 3Bee hive to your dad(s). For one year, he will be able to monitor the growth and development of the hive directly from his mobile phone, following the beekeeper's work. Once ready, he will receive the honey produced and chosen by you at home. This is an ideal gift for a unique experience together, even if you are far away and cannot see each other every day. It is also sustainable and original: you give a hand to the environment by supporting important pollinators and you don't risk giving something obvious. If your dad is also a real animal fan, you can choose to give him a Polly House.