Spiral Shaped Beehives Mystify Scientists

GardenForums.com a friendly and growing community of gardeners. We feature a Garden Discussion Forum and Garden Photo Gallery. It's a fun and friendly place to talk with other gardeners, ask questions, share you knowledge, view and post photos and more! Whether you're a master gardener, or brand new to the hobby, you'll find something of interest here.



U

UOG

Guest
“Scientists baffled by the mysterious spiral-shaped fortresses of curious species of “stingless” bees in Australia.”“The spiral hives have only one entrance protected by a mix of beeswax and propolis to kill any outside germs and guardian bees to kill any intruders. Any invaders that do make it through are “mummified” in mud and soil, Heard tells National Geographic.”

stingless-sugarbag-bees-1.jpg.860x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg


Not only do Australia’ Sugar Bag Bees, not sting, they are brilliant architects, building amazing spiral-shaped hives.​

Original story ReturnToNow.net: “ReturnToNow.net”

Continue reading...
 


Gardenforums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Top