I was at my back door waiting for my dog to return from sniffing the yard when a bumblebee came and put on a show that would put a human air show to shame. I have always watched bees, especially bumble bees, because their abilities are amazing. The blog post is different but worth the time, and perhaps it will encourage you to marvel at what lives in your natural surroundings. (The only time I get stung is from a yellow jacket or cow killer if I am foolish enough to mess with them.)
"Bumble bees are remarkable pollinators that exhibit extraordinary abilities, including "buzz pollination" (sonication) to release pollen by vibrating their flight muscles at ~200 Hz. They can fly in cold weather, navigate using polarized light on cloudy days, and use, or "buzz," to heat their nests. Their high intelligence allows for complex problem-solving and social learning."
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