Larger bumblebees put effort into learning where the best flowers are

Researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered something interesting about bumblebees. The team found that larger bumblebees perform learning flights to learn the location of the best flowers. Smaller bumblebees, which have shorter flight ranges and less carrying capacity, don’t pay special attention to flowers with the best nectar. Honeybees are also known to perform learning flights repeatedly to … Continue reading