While there are over 20,000 species of bees in the world, when most people think of bees, honey bees come to mind. However, many do not know that there are actually eight different species of honey bees. They range in ...
Honey bees (genus Apis) are well known for the impressive suite of nest defenses they have evolved to protect their abundant stockpiles of food and the large colonies they sustain. In Asia, honey bees have evolved under tremendous predatory pressure ...
The latest research on honey bees by a researcher from Monash University provides the answer to whether the honey bee’s iconic waggle dance is learned or innate. As we progress through life, we learn many essential behaviours from more experienced ...
Keepers of honey bees focused intently on wasps, birds, and invading insects may sometimes forget the four-footed kind of predator. Here’s a roundup of the most common furry animals that eat honey bees. In addition to birds and bugs, there ...