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Bumblebees Solve Problems Like Chimps and Elephants

Updated 2026-06-07 09:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

New research indicates that bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, a capability previously thought to be exclusive to animals with larger brains.

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New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.
2026-06-07 09:00 UTC
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