Bee Behaviour

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

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

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

Bee foraging for food in the dark Most bees are active during the day, but there are some species that can and prefer to forage

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

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

Honey bees waggle dance in front of the hive entrance Bee communication, at its core, is all about the good of the hive, not the

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

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

Honey bees’ poop are yellow droplets which are the same colour as their primary food Honey bees poop just like any other creature. Their faeces