The type of animal known for making honey is the honeybee, specifically the species Apis mellifera. Honeybees play a vital role in pollination and are essential for the biodiversity of flowering plants. They collect nectar from flowers, which they then convert into honey through a process of digestion and evaporation. Honey is stored in wax honeycombs and serves as a food source for the colony during winter months. Honeybees live in highly organized colonies, with a division of labor among worker bees, drones, and a queen. They are crucial for agricultural systems and the production of honey worldwide.