Tag: waggle dance
New Study Reveals Secrets of Honey Bee Waggle Dance
There are several factors that make detecting direction challenging for the observing bees. One is that the dances take place inside a dark hive.
Natural Engineering in the Lifestyle of Honey Bees
We had no idea, but apparently a swarm of bees in May on an easily accessible branch is something to get excited about!
The Role of Learning in the Honey Bee Waggle Dance
Learning is largely a programmed behavior, governed by a type of algorithm, particularly for animals with limited cognitive ability.
What Is It Like to Be a Bee?
What, exactly, does “consciousness” or “feel and think” mean when applied to a bee? This usage is no remote outpost.
Navigational Genius — Not Just for the Birds
While these theories may appear reasonable, given the complexity of the behavior it is unclear how a Darwinian process can be a plausible explanation.