Study Finds Bumblebees Possess Cognitive Abilities Similar to Chimpanzees and Elephants
A new study reveals that bumblebees can solve complex puzzles, demonstrating spontaneous problem-solving abilities previously thought to be exclusive to large-brained vertebrates like chimpanzees and elephants.
<img alt="A bee, one leg on a white ball beneath it, used its proboscis to collect sugar from a small circle surrounded by blue marker on a glass ceiling." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/d9b195fa-8109-437f-b97f-7efb5dbe9d76,1780950905375/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C2000%2C1125%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A bumblebee balances on a ball to get a bit of tasty nectar." width="620" /><p>Researchers say a new study proves that insects can solve problems spontaneously...