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Bumblebees can carry heavy loads

New research has shown that bumblebees can carry 60 to 80 percent of their own weight in nectar (that is flying, just imagine doing it walking yourself) using a second mode of flying that allows them to conserve energy. It is not yet fully understood how they do it.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Environment