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Subject:
Bumblebees acquire alternative puzzle-box solutions via social learning
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James Fischer <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:05:03 -0500
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. Its not just dance moves that bees learn from other bees - they can even
learn things that bees would not "need to know" in nature.



Like how to open puzzle boxes.



https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002019



As an aside, Giant Pacific Octopi also love puzzle boxes, and they can open
complex boxes that their keepers need written step-by-step instructions to
open and load up with a tasty shrimp.




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