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Bumblebees love to play ball, says study!

 
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Bombus terrestris, the buff-tailed bumblebee or large earth bumblebee, is very common throughout Europe, and has surprisingly expansive cognitive abilities—including the capacity for play and enjoyment.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/bees-can-play-study-shows-bumblebees-insect-intelligence
 
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That is very interesting information Kaarina. That article is behind a paywall so I found another article & video here.

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Thank you!! Great source, much better than my link. Thank you for this ❤
 
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