"The documentary series, which premieres on National Geographic tomorrow and will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu on April 1, offers an intimate perspective on a hive of honeybees preparing to survive the winter."
"I certainly was of the belief that bees were basically little Roombas that were hardwired with relatively basic programming, but it turns out that while they have that, they're also capable of learning and being able to learn specific tasks."
"One scene shows a research project where scientists observe bees landing on colorful wooden balls and rolling them around without any incentive to do so—as if they were toys."
James Cameron, known for his films, also runs an organic farm with 300 beehives. His documentary, Secrets of the Bees, uncovers the intricate life of honeybees. It showcases their behaviors, such as a timelapse of larva metamorphosis and the disposal of dead bees. Cameron discovered that bees are not just programmed machines but can learn specific tasks. The series features insights from scientists and experts, highlighting the playful nature of bees as they interact with objects in their environment.
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