When the time is right, the queen sends out a signal and mates with many of the drone bees, creating the next generation of honey-retrievers. While there are many factors that could cause the ...

They help it to grow into a developed, fertile queen by feeding it a substance called "royal jelly". Next up: Honey bees are very accomplished ... brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits ...

Bees have two large compound eyes on the sides of their head and three small simple eyes on top of their head. This helps them see in different directions and detect light changes quickly. Want to ...

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Diseases, parasitic mites, pesticides and agricultural practices are some of the factors contributing to the decline of honey bees in the U.S. It’s no wonder bees are suffering. But the ...