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Bumblebees Can Solve Problems on the Fly, Adding to the Insects' List of Impressive Cognitive Abilities
In a series of experiments, the fuzzy pollinators figured out how to use a ball as a tool to access a sugary treat. The study further highlights that the critters are quite clever despite their tiny brains
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