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Bumblebees can solve problems on their own

Bumblebees can solve problems on their own

With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.

A bumblebee stands on a ball beneath an otherwise out-of-reach fake flower. The bee was not taught that the ball could be used as a makeshift step stool, showcasing its ability to solve problems on its own.

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