A numerical bias in honeybees: Numerousness is more salient than space and size non-numerical cues during quantity discrimination.
Elena Kerjean, Scarlett R. Howard, Aurore Avarguès‐Weber
This study shows honeybees prefer numerosity over non-numerical cues like size and space when discriminating quantities, revealing a numerical bias and flexible strategies.
bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition