Bees memories are extraordinary! They can remember the faces of up to 100 other bees, and even remember human faces. Bees also have a very developed sense of self-awareness. Did you know that bees are able to recognize themselves in a mirror? Only humans and a few other animals have this rare ability! Though…
Did you know that planning and problem-solving is one of the greatest secrets for the survival of bees? Most of us are familiar with the image of a bee buzzing from flower to flower, collecting nectar. Each time a bee visits a flower, it is also performing a vital role in the pollination of…
There are many ways how bees communicate. But how do Bees share information about the location of a good source of food or if there is danger? Well, that’s where things get really interesting… Dance Bees communicate with each other using a variety of methods, including dances, pheromones, and sounds. When a bee finds a…
It’s a Smart Bee´s World! Although bees are small, their brainpower is mighty. Did you know that they are able to process large amounts of information and make split-second decisions? Their brains are also very efficient, using less than 10% of the oxygen that a human brain uses. This is due in part to the…
How do bees learn? How do they communicate with each other and how can they navigate their way to the nearest flower? These are all fascinating questions that scientists have been trying to answer for years. Recently, there have been some amazing breakthroughs in our understanding of bee intelligence. In this blog post, we will…