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Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.
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According to Science News’s source item, Bumblebees can solve problems on their own, With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.
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- Bumblebees can solve problems on their ownScience News - 2026-06-04T18:00:00+00:00
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