Tag: Bees
Why Do Male Bees Die After Mating?
Have you ever wondered why some animals in nature lose their lives during reproduction? One of these interesting natural events takes place in the world of bees. Why do male…
Is Using Bees as Digital Sensors Cruel?
The abilities of honeybees, which we know to collect nectar from flowers and make honey, are not limited to this. These animals can do jobs beyond their capabilities and even…
Turkish Passenger Plane Crashed into Ocean Due to “Bees”
The date is February 6, 1996, Tuesday. There was a Birgenair flight waiting at Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The reason for the wait was that…
Why do bees die when they sting us, and they can’t get their sting out?
The belief that “bees die after stinging” is actually not as simple as we think. While not every bee dies after releasing its venom, we are the reason why many…
Bees Can Be Even Smarter Than You in Some Matters!
The bees that you view as “an insect” may actually be much smarter than you in some respects. Their discipline and calculation skills when producing honey or propolis make them…
Bees Are Feeling More and More Stressed, But Why?
Scientists have revealed that bees feel more stressed than ever before. The reason for this situation is climate change. One of the most important roles in terms of the continuity…
A US Court Classifies Bees as ‘Fish’
A court in the US state of California has decided in a hearing this week that the fish can be legally classified as ‘fish’. Courts where justice is sought can…
Bats Imitate Bees to Protect Themselves
Scientists have discovered that some bats mimic hornets and buzz like them as a defense mechanism when in danger. In the statements made, it was stated that this behavior was…
Honey Bees Can Distinguish Odd and Even Numbers!
A new study by scientists has revealed that honey bees can distinguish between odd and even numbers. Thus, bees became the only animals other than humans that knew how to…
Why Can’t Honey Bees Fly Over Reflected Surfaces?
It has been a known fact for about 60 years that honey bees cannot fly over reflecting surfaces; however, the reason remained a secret until today. A recent study has…
Bees Making Propolis Spotted Up Close For The First Time
For a commercial of a brand in Turkey, the inside of the hive was screened using special shooting methods. In the images obtained in order to discover the Secret of…
It turns out that European honey bees are actually Asian
A group of scientists doing research in the field of evolutionary biology investigated the homeland of the bee species known as the European Honey Bee. It has been determined that…
Bees Pay Attention to Social Distancing Against Disease Risk
An international team of researchers from the Center for Biodiversity and Environmental Studies discovered that honeybees use social distancing when their hives are threatened by parasites. Researchers stated that this…
63 Endangered Penguins Killed by Bees
63 endangered penguins were found dead on the beach of Simmons Town in South Africa. As a result of the investigations, it was understood that bees were the thing that…