Male bees have more than a one-track mind
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 16:20
in Biology & Nature
Male bumblebees are believed to have few aptitudes beyond mating and thought to be not just lazy but simple. In comparison, for example, worker bees are well known to learn the location of their hive, the colors and scents of rewarding flowers. However, male bumblebees are just as smart as female worker bees despite their dim-witted reputation, according to new research.