Bee hives are structures where bees live and work together. They are built from natural materials like wax, which the bees produce themselves. Inside the hive, bees create hexagonal cells to store honey and pollen, and to raise their young. The hive serves as a safe environment for the colony, protecting them from predators and harsh weather. A typical bee hive can house thousands of honeybees, including a single queen bee, worker bees, and drones. The worker bees are responsible for foraging for food, maintaining the hive, and caring for the queen and her offspring. Hives can be found in nature or can be managed by beekeepers for honey production and pollination services.