Bumblebees can solve problems on their own

It’s the first time spontaneous problem-solving has been shown in an invertebrate

A bumblebee sips from the center of a blue circle while standing on one leg on a white ball

A bumblebee stands on a ball beneath an otherwise out-of-reach fake flower. The bee was not taught that the ball could be used as a makeshift step stool, showcasing its ability to solve problems on its own.

Mikko Törmänen

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