Neat News 2846 (added 2023-10-16)

Bumblebees fighting hornets

Asian hornets are a big problem for many bees in Europe. Now scientists have observed that bumblebees have developed a successful method of fighting Asian hornets: When attacked the bumblebee drops to the ground and tries to sting the hornet until it gives up. In 120 observed attacks the method was always successful.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Odd Creatures