While bumble bees live socially in hives usually located underground (with 50 - 500 individuals), foragers or males can happen to sleep in flowers, especially when tired after too much work. Bumble bees are important pollinators of many plants, and they play a vital role in our ecosystem. They are also fascinating creatures, with their fuzzy bodies and bright … [Read more...] about Bumble Bees: Social Insects That Sometimes Sleep in Flowers
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Helicopters Sometimes Produce Spectacular Sparkling Rings When Operating in Desert Conditions and Here’s Why
In the arid landscapes of Afghanistan, where American war correspondent and photographer Michael Yon accompanied U.S. troops in 2009, an extraordinary phenomenon came to light, one that added a touch of spectacle to the gritty realities of war. Yon observed an awe-inspiring spectacle while photographing helicopters taking off or descending in dusty conditions – their rotor … [Read more...] about Helicopters Sometimes Produce Spectacular Sparkling Rings When Operating in Desert Conditions and Here’s Why