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Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
New research suggests bumblebees, despite having tiny brains, can spontaneously solve problems similar to animals like chimpanzees and elephants. The study highlights their problem-solving abilities comparable to larger-brained species.
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