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Re: Purring
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James Kilty <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 21 Nov 2001 02:06:10 +0000
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In message <[log in to unmask]>, Bill
Truesdell <[log in to unmask]> writes
>Has anyone heard of a bees purring, like a cat?
I have noticed sounds that are almost like someone is speaking - when
the hive is open. A friend used the description "chortle" about some
sounds. I suppose you could liken it to a purr with its pitch changing.
But this is close by and the hive is open.
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James Kilty

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