Warding Off Murder Hornets with... Poop?

The video discusses the threat of murder hornets to honey bees, highlighting their efficiency in attacking bee colonies. It explains how North American bees are vulnerable due to a lack of defensive behaviors. The video introduces the unique defense mechanism of Asian honeybees, known as fecal spotting, which involves using animal feces to deter hornets. This behavior is significant as it represents tool use in bees, suggesting a level of intellect. The video concludes by exploring how this knowledge could help protect other bee species by identifying repellent compounds in feces.

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