Throwing a ball, chasing it or just pushing it around – it’s fun for humans, dogs and cats. Object play is common among mammals, especially […]
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Do flowers use caffeine to attract more bees?
Caffeine was discovered in the nectar of many plants. And it appears that plants may actually use it to induce bees to increase their pollinator services, possibly to the bees’ detriment.
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Did you know that bumblebees find efficient ways to move a ball to a target?
Have you ever watched a bumblebee collecting nectar from flowers? At first sight, this does not seem like a very difficult task, requiring sophisticated cognitive […]
Read moreDid you know that bumblebees give up sleep to care for their siblings?
I still remember months of sleep deprivation after my children were born. In the evenings my husband would take care of them and I would […]
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