Male bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) are more explorative and behaviourally flexible than workers.
Pizza Ka Yee Chow, Sophie Donelly, Kevin Dionisio Hochard, Théo Robert
This study compares exploratory behavior and behavioral flexibility between male and female bumblebees, finding males more explorative and flexible in a learning task.
bioRxiv · Mar 28, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition