bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē 
variants
or less commonly bumble bee
: any of numerous large robust hairy social bees (genus Bombus)
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Apparently bumblebees really enjoy rolling balls for fun, but there is no evidence that bees in the wild might roll a ball into place to reach a flower for food.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Now, a study published Thursday in the journal Science suggests that bumblebees possess insight.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Additional attractions include a half-acre bird habitat, complete with a swing for kids and thriving wildlife like bumblebees and hummingbirds, as well as educational classes.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Now, a study published Thursday in the journal Science suggests that bumblebees possess insight.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Additional attractions include a half-acre bird habitat, complete with a swing for kids and thriving wildlife like bumblebees and hummingbirds, as well as educational classes.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē
: any of numerous large hairy social bees
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