Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'
Researchers from Australia's Macquarie University and Southern Medical University in China discovered that bees exhibit 'emotion-like behaviours' previously attributed only to mammals. This groundbreaking study suggests that bees may possess a more complex inner life than previously understood. The findings challenge conventional perceptions of insect cognition and welfare.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 00:28 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 00:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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