What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees by Stephen Buchmann PTSD Katie & Company

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What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees by Stephen Buchmann PTSD Katie & CompanyFor many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic. But the next time you hear that low droning sound, look closer: the bee has navigated to this particular spot for a reason using a fascinating set of tools. She may be using her sensitive olfactory organs, which provide a 3D scent map of her surroundings. She may be following visual landmarks or instructions relayed by a hive mate. She may even be tracking electrostatic traces left on flowers by