If bumblebees can play, does it mean they have feelings? This study suggests yes

In an experiment conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, bees could make their way through an unobstructed path to a feeding area or opt for a detour into a chamber with wooden balls (toys).Many took the detour.Odd Andersen/Associated Press When put to the test, bees have proved over and over again that they've got a lot more to offer than pollinating, making honey and being fiercely loyal to a queen.

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