Bumblebees are social and intelligent insects currently experiencing a decline in population. Despite this, they demonstrate impressive survival skills, including the ability to endure underwater and teach learned behaviors to one another. Recent studies highlight their success and adaptability, revealing new insights into their complex social structures and capabilities.
“A lot of recent research from just the last year or so has effectively shown us that this was also somewhat incorrect and specifically in regards to something that we usually consider uniquely human.”