Insects at Play

Recreational Acumen of Bumble Bees: A Study Unveils Their Cognitive Abilities

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From the vibrant, ever-buzzing world of insects emerges an intriguing revelation about bumble bees. It turns out these small, industrious creatures engage in something that appears very much like play. A study conducted last year showed that lab-kept bumble bees show a proclivity towards rolling small wooden balls around, seemingly for the sake of fun. This unexpected behavior, serving no apparent practical purpose, sheds light on the surprising recreational activities of these insects.

But will they get their own cable channel?

via International Skeptics Forum https://ift.tt/h79QV8P