Bee Behaviour

Bee Behaviour

Can Bees Get Drunk?

Bees can get drunk just like humans do. Like humans, bees are intoxicated by ethanol, the intoxicating substance in alcohol. Ethanol is formed by fermentation when

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bee sleeping on flower
Bee Behaviour

Do Bees Sleep?

When honey bees are sleeping, their antennae, upper body and abdomen droop down, and their wings rest against their bodies It wasn’t that long ago

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big group of bees hibernating inside beehive
Bee Behaviour

Do Bees Hibernate?

Honey bees hibernating inside the hive Hibernating is most often associated with the idea of animals sleeping out the winter to conserve energy and to

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Bee-foraging
Bee Behaviour

Bee Foraging

Foraging is a dangerous task, but it is essential in order to feed and maintain a healthy hive Bees rely on the sweet nectar and

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are bees nocturnal
Bee Behaviour

Are Bees Nocturnal?

Most honey bees are not considered nocturnal as they are generally inactive during night-time Common bees such as Western honey bees and bumblebees are not

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Can bees swim
Bee Behaviour

Can Bees Swim?

When stuck in water, bees use their wings as a hydrofoil to propel themselves out Bees use their wings to escape water when caught in

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how do bees reproduce
Bee Behaviour

How Do Bees Reproduce?

Mating typically happens during warm weather as honey bees are sensitive to cold temperatures The honey bee reproduction process is not as straightforward as other

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