Why These Bees Just Keep Staring at Flowers

The video explores the behavior of bumblebees, particularly their learning flights, which help them remember flower locations. A 2021 study found that larger bees are more likely to engage in these flights, especially for rewarding flowers, due to their greater carrying capacity and ability to travel further. Smaller bees, limited by their size, are less selective. The video highlights the complexity of bumblebee behavior and suggests that understanding these behaviors can aid in their conservation.

What is the primary purpose of bumblebee learning flights?

• To collect nectar for the hive

• To remember the location of flowers

• To communicate with other bees

• To protect the colony

In the 2021 study, what was the main difference in behavior between larger and smaller bees?

• Larger bees ignored all flowers

• Smaller bees collected more nectar

• Smaller bees remembered more rewarding flowers

• Larger bees worked harder to remember rewarding flowers

Why do smaller bees tend not to be selective about flowers?

• They have a limited carrying capacity

• They can fly longer distances

• They have better eyesight

• They prefer morning foraging

What advantage do larger bees have that allows them to forage in the morning?

• They are more social

• They are faster flyers

• They have better eyesight

• They can carry more nectar

How does understanding bumblebee behaviors benefit us?

• It helps us create more flowers

• It allows us to marvel at their complexity

• It enables us to train bees

• It helps us build better hives